Of artificial fibres

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

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6103 29 20 (Of artificial fibres) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduces additional port restrictions applicable to imports of certain goods from Bangladesh under General Note para 19.

What this is

HSN code

6103 29 20

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 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 in the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or 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.
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 DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025. Para 19 of the General Notes introduces port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh; consult paras 2 and 3 to determine whether the specific goods qualify for exemption before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Note para 19 of ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is assuming that the azo-dye testing exemption for listed countries extends to all compliance requirements — the PSIC covering composition and other parameters remains mandatory even for exempted origins. Additionally, importers sourcing from Bangladesh must actively assess paras 2 and 3 of General Note 19 before booking the port of entry; routing a non-exempt Bangladesh consignment through a port not notified under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 will result in consignment detention and demurrage.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6103 29 20 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted men's and boys' garments of artificial fibres are not 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 for hazardous azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing under General Note 10?

EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; the PSIC for composition and other parameters remains required for all origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all garment imports from Bangladesh?

No, paras 2 and 3 of General Note 19 introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 specify exempted goods; importers must review those paragraphs to determine whether this tariff line qualifies for exemption before selecting the port of import.

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