Of synthetic fibres

Men's or boys' knitted outerwear of synthetic fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6103 33 00 (Of synthetic fibres) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming absence of prohibited hazardous dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Consignments originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions and import-policy conditions introduced under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

What this is

HSN code

6103 33 00

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 laboratory
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy compliance from 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 (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 exempted from azo-dye testing only; the 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
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of the port restrictions and import-policy conditions under Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26. Review Paras 2 and 3 of that notification to determine whether the specific goods qualify for any exemption from the Bangladesh-origin restrictions.
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 presenting a PSIC that covers only azo-dye parameters and treating the country-of-origin exemption as a blanket waiver of all pre-shipment inspection requirements. The azo-dye exemption for listed countries is narrow: it does not relieve the importer of obtaining a PSIC or valid test report for other prohibited hazardous dyes. Additionally, Bangladesh-origin shipments must be checked against DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 for port eligibility before vessel departure, as a wrong port selection will trigger detention regardless of the PSIC status.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6103 33 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted men's or boys' outerwear of synthetic fibres falls outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) import policy, with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering prohibited hazardous dyes under General Note 10.

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

Per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023, azo-dye testing is exempted for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only; the PSIC requirement for other hazardous-dye parameters remains in force for all origins.

Do Bangladesh-origin consignments face additional restrictions for this HSN?

Yes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh to India; importers must verify whether the consignment qualifies for exemption under Paras 2 and 3 of that notification before shipment.

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