On the base fabrics of cotton

Impregnated or coated textile fabrics on cotton base

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5907 00 11 (On the base fabrics of cotton) 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) covering 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 replaced by a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory.

What this is

HSN code

5907 00 11

Chapter

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

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
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 a Textile Committee (TC) or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before shipment. This requirement applies to all origin countries except those explicitly exempted.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Confirm whether the country of export qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption: EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are the only exempted origins. Imports from all other countries require the PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report to be presented at 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 most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the azo-dye testing exemption extends beyond the nine listed origins. A PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report missing at the bill of entry — because the importer incorrectly treated the exporting country as exempt — results in consignment detention and demurrage while remedial documentation is arranged. Note that the exemption applies to testing for azo dyes specifically; the obligation to present a PSIC covering other prohibited hazardous dyes remains for all origins.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5907 00 11 require BIS certification?

No, impregnated or coated textile fabrics on a cotton base 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 mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for hazardous azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

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

EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom only, per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origin countries require a PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report.

Can a Textile Committee test report substitute for the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate?

Yes. A valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory is an accepted substitute for a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, provided it certifies the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

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