Other braids

Braids in the piece, ornamental trimmings, tassels and pompons

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5808 90 30 (Other braids) 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 for all textile and textile article imports. The requirement is grounded in General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy, with azo-dye testing exempted only for imports originating from a notified group of countries.

What this is

HSN code

5808 90 30

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy compliance from 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 CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes before the consignment is shipped. This is mandatory for all textile and textile article imports under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Verify the country of origin before waiving azo-dye testing: the exemption applies only to imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom. Imports from all other origins require a PSIC confirming absence of prohibited azo dyes; presenting a consignment without the requisite certificate at the bill of entry stage will result in detention.
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 list is exhaustive of the PSIC obligation: even when origin qualifies for the azo-dye exemption, the PSIC itself is still required to certify the absence of other prohibited hazardous dyes. A PSIC limited only to azo-dye testing is insufficient for non-exempt origins, and a missing or incomplete certificate triggers detention at the port of entry pending production of a compliant test report.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5808 90 30 require BIS certification?

No, braids and ornamental trimmings are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for hazardous dye absence required under General Note 10.

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

The EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; a PSIC covering other prohibited hazardous dyes remains required for all origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Is a test report from a domestic Textile Committee laboratory acceptable in lieu of a foreign accredited lab certificate?

Yes. A valid test report from a Textile Committee (TC) or CSRTI laboratory is accepted as an 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.