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Woven cotton textile labels, badges and similar articles

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5807 10 10 (Woven cotton labels and badges) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. The azo-dye testing requirement is operative under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

What this is

HSN code

5807 10 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Import Policy, General Note 10 (azo-dye prohibition), 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 (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before shipment.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Confirm the country of origin: azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Consignments from all other origins must be accompanied by a compliant PSIC; absence of the certificate exposes the consignment to detention at port 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 most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye exemption applies universally because the consignment is a minor textile accessory rather than a fabric. The exemption is strictly country-of-origin-specific; a woven cotton label sourced from, for example, Bangladesh or China requires a PSIC regardless of its low value or small quantity. A missing PSIC at the bill of entry stage results in consignment detention and demurrage while the document is retroactively sourced — which is not permitted under the pre-shipment regime.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5807 10 10 require BIS certification?

No, woven cotton textile labels and badges 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, specifically the azo-dye prohibition under General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

Is a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate required for woven cotton labels sourced from the European Union?

Azo-dye testing is exempted for imports from the EU and eight other listed countries under General Note 10; however, other PSIC parameters covering composition and hazardous substances may still apply per the accredited-lab requirement.

What happens if the PSIC is not available at the time of filing the bill of entry?

Absence of the PSIC for a non-exempt origin renders the consignment non-compliant with General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy, and the customs officer may detain the goods; the pre-shipment nature of the requirement means post-shipment testing does not substitute for the certificate.

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