Other narrow fabrics of jute

Narrow woven fabrics of jute

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5806 39 30 (Other narrow fabrics of jute) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. The PSIC must originate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What this is

HSN code

5806 39 30

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 — hazardous dye compliance

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Azo-dye exemption declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. This document must accompany the bill of entry for all imports of narrow fabrics of jute under this tariff line.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
If the consignment originates from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, or the United Kingdom, testing for the presence of azo dyes is exempted; document the origin clearly on the bill of entry to avail this exemption. Imports from all other origins remain subject to the full PSIC requirement.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the azo-dye exemption for listed countries extends to all compliance requirements: the exemption is limited strictly to azo-dye testing, and the broader obligation to demonstrate absence of other prohibited hazardous dyes through a PSIC or valid test report from an accredited laboratory or the Textile Committee remains in force regardless of origin. Presenting a commercial certificate of quality in place of an accredited-laboratory PSIC is treated as non-compliance under General Note 10 and may result in consignment detention pending production of the correct document.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5806 39 30 require BIS certification?

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

Which laboratories are accepted for the PSIC for this tariff line?

The PSIC must be issued by an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or alternatively a valid test report from the Textile Committee (TC) or the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) is acceptable, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Does the azo-dye testing exemption for listed countries mean no PSIC is required at all?

No. The exemption under General Note 10 applies only to azo-dye testing; a PSIC or valid test report confirming absence of other prohibited hazardous dyes remains mandatory even for consignments originating from exempt countries.

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