Insulating tape, electrical of cotton

Rubberised cotton electrical insulating tape

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5906 99 10 (Insulating tape, electrical of cotton) 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) certifying 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 carry a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What this is

HSN code

5906 99 10

Chapter

59 · Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles for industrial use

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 (azo-dye testing), Chapter 59

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy 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 (TC) or the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI), confirming 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
If the origin country is not among the exempted list — EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and United Kingdom — azo-dye testing is mandatory with no exception. Confirm country of origin on the commercial invoice before placing the purchase order to determine testing obligations.
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 covers all textile compliance requirements. The PSIC from an accredited laboratory — or a valid TC/CSRTI test report — is required for all other origins and must be in hand before shipment; a missing or post-shipment certificate cannot be remedied after the bill of entry is filed without risk of consignment detention and demurrage.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5906 99 10 require BIS certification?

No, rubberised cotton electrical insulating tape is 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 mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

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

Only imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; all other origins must furnish a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid TC or CSRTI test report per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

Can a test report from the Textile Committee substitute for a PSIC from an exporting-country laboratory?

Yes. A valid test report from the Textile Committee (TC) or CSRTI is accepted as an alternative to a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, provided it certifies the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes.

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