Of silk

Men's or boys' knitted outerwear of silk

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6101 90 10 (Of silk) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) requirement mandating the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduces port restrictions applicable to imports originating from Bangladesh under paragraph 19 of the General Notes.

What this is

HSN code

6101 90 10

Chapter

61 · Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and General Note 19, Chapter 61

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
Procure a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from the Textile Committee (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI), certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of the port restrictions introduced under paragraph 19 of the General Notes and confirm the entry port is among those permitted. Review the exempted-goods categories under paragraphs 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 to determine whether the specific silk outerwear shipment qualifies for exemption.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, para 19 of General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that silk garments, being a premium natural fibre, are inherently exempt from hazardous-dye testing obligations. The PSIC requirement under General Note 10 applies to all textile and textile articles regardless of fibre composition; only the nine specified-country origins attract the azo-dye testing exemption, and that exemption covers azo-dye testing alone — other PSIC parameters remain mandatory. Filing without a valid PSIC or TC test report risks consignment detention and demurrage pending documentary compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6101 90 10 require BIS certification?

No, knitted silk outerwear does not fall 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 requirement under General Note 10 and potential port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

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 or TC/CSRTI test report confirming absence of prohibited hazardous dyes per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

When do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to this HSN?

The restrictions under paragraph 19 of the General Notes apply if the consignment originates from Bangladesh and is not covered by the exempted-goods categories listed in paragraphs 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025; importers must confirm both origin and exemption status before booking the port of entry.

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