Textile fabrics of metalised yarn of a kind commonly used in paper making or other machinery

Textile fabrics of metalised yarn for industrial machinery

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 5911 31 50 (Textile fabrics of metalised yarn of a kind commonly used in paper making or other machinery) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) requirement covering the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

What this is

HSN code

5911 31 50

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10, Chapter 59

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy declaration to 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 EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Upload the PSIC or valid test report in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry stage before customs out-of-charge. Consignments from azo-dye-exempt origins must still document origin eligibility for the exemption 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 azo-dye testing exemption is origin-specific and non-transferable: a consignment manufactured in a non-exempt country but transshipped through an exempt country does not qualify for the exemption. Importers sourcing metalised-yarn fabrics from blended or multi-country supply chains must verify the country of origin declared on the bill of entry against the PSIC, as a mismatch triggers detention and re-testing at the importer's cost.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 5911 31 50 require BIS certification?

No, textile fabrics of metalised yarn for industrial use are 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 Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

Which countries are exempt from the azo-dye PSIC requirement for this tariff line?

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 submit a PSIC or valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory.

Does the PSIC requirement apply to industrial-use metalised-yarn fabrics in the same way as apparel textiles?

Yes. General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy applies to textile and textile articles broadly, and HSN 5911 31 50 falls within Chapter 59 textile articles for industrial use; no carve-out for technical or industrial-grade textiles is provided in the regulatory record.

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