Unbleached or bleached

Unbleached or bleached warp knit fabrics of cotton

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6005 21 00 (Unbleached or bleached warp knit fabrics) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14 June 2023 governs the testing and exemption framework.

What this is

HSN code

6005 21 00

Chapter

60 · Knitted or crocheted fabrics

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 — hazardous dye prohibition

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 Central Silk and Rayon Textile 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
Verify whether the country of origin qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption. 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 produce the PSIC or valid TC/CSRTI test report at the bill-of-entry stage.
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 country-of-origin exemption from azo-dye testing eliminates all PSIC obligations. The exemption covers only the azo-dye parameter; General Note 10 requirements for other prohibited hazardous dyes and composition-related testing remain in force for all origins, including the nine exempt countries. An absent or incomplete PSIC results in consignment detention pending production of the required test documentation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6005 21 00 require BIS certification?

No, warp knit fabrics 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, with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate under General Note 10 to confirm the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.

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

EU member states, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; the exemption does not extend to other parameters under General Note 10, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14 June 2023.

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

Without the PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid TC/CSRTI test report, customs will not grant out-of-charge, and the consignment is liable to detention, with demurrage and ground rent accruing until the required documentation is produced or the goods are re-exported.

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