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Printed cotton terry towelling and woven terry fabrics

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5802 10 50 (Printed cotton terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Testing is exempted for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

What this is

HSN code

5802 10 50

Chapter

58 · Special woven fabrics; tufted textile fabrics; lace; tapestries

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10, Chapter 58

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration to DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before the bill of entry is filed. This requirement applies to all origins not explicitly exempted under General Note 10.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Verify whether the country of origin qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption. The exemption applies only to imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins must produce the PSIC or valid test report at the bill of entry stage.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is assuming that a passed quality inspection for colour or print finish satisfies the azo-dye testing requirement — it does not. The PSIC must specifically certify the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes per General Note 10; a general textile inspection certificate is insufficient and will result in consignment detention pending a compliant test report from an accredited laboratory or a Textile Committee or CSRTI facility.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5802 10 50 require BIS certification?

No, woven cotton terry fabrics are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing for this HSN?

EU member states, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins must provide the PSIC or valid Textile Committee or CSRTI test report.

Does the azo-dye testing exemption for listed countries waive all pre-shipment inspection requirements?

The exemption applies specifically to testing for azo-dye presence under General Note 10; any other applicable PSIC or documentation requirements under the ITC (HS) policy for textile articles remain in force regardless of origin.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.