Fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs)

Narrow adhesive-assembled warp fabrics (bolducs)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5806 40 00 (Bolducs) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) for all textile imports to certify the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. The PSIC must be issued by an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or supported by a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory.

What this is

HSN code

5806 40 00

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 laboratory
Test report from Textile Committee
ITC (HS) policy compliance 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 a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. This requirement applies to all origins except the exempted countries listed under General Note 10.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
If the origin is EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, or the United Kingdom, azo-dye testing is exempted; however, confirm this exemption applies only to the azo-dye parameter and that any other PSIC requirements under General Note 10 are still satisfied before filing the bill of entry.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye country exemption is a blanket PSIC waiver. The exemption under General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 covers only the azo-dye testing parameter for the nine listed countries; the underlying PSIC obligation for other prohibited hazardous dyes and textile-composition parameters remains in force for all origins. Presenting a certificate that addresses only azo dyes will not satisfy the full PSIC requirement, and the consignment remains at risk of detention pending compliant documentation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5806 40 00 require BIS certification?

No, narrow adhesive-assembled warp fabrics (bolducs) are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 to certify the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.

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

Azo-dye testing is exempted for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins must provide a PSIC from an accredited laboratory covering azo-dye absence.

Is a test report from a Textile Committee laboratory acceptable in lieu of a laboratory PSIC?

Yes. A valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory is an accepted alternative to a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) import policy.

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