Of synthetic fibres

Knitted or crocheted men's or boys' garments of synthetic fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6103 23 00 (Of synthetic fibres) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. Imports originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions and exemption conditions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6103 23 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
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 Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; PSIC for other parameters remains required.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of para 19 of the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022, which imposes port restrictions on specified goods. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in paras 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before finalising the port of import.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · Para 19 of General Notes, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption for listed countries extends to all PSIC requirements. The exemption covers only the test for prohibited azo dyes; a PSIC or valid test report certifying compliance with the full range of hazardous-substance restrictions under General Note 10 is still required for every origin, including exempt countries. Filing a bill of entry without a compliant PSIC risks detention and demurrage pending fresh documentation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6103 23 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted men's and boys' garments of synthetic fibres 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 Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 as the operative obligation.

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

Per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023 and General Note 10, imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from testing for prohibited azo dyes only; all other PSIC requirements remain applicable regardless of origin.

What restrictions apply to imports of these garments from Bangladesh?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced para 19 in the General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on specified goods from Bangladesh; importers must verify whether this HSN falls within the exempted goods listed in paras 2 and 3 of that notification before routing the consignment.

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