Of silk

Knitted or crocheted men's or boys' garments of silk

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6103 39 10 (Of silk) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) covering the absence of prohibited azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) 2022. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh under para 19 of the General Notes, where applicable.

What this is

HSN code

6103 39 10

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 from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Where the consignment originates from or is routed through Bangladesh, verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 and comply with para 19 of the General Notes, including the port restrictions set out in para 1. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in paras 2 and 3 before routing.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Note 19, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye PSIC exemption for listed countries extends to all testing parameters: the exemption applies only to the azo-dye test, and a PSIC or valid test report covering other prohibited hazardous dyes remains required for all origins. Separately, importers sourcing silk garments through Bangladesh transhipment hubs should confirm whether the Bangladesh port-restriction regime under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 applies before vessel departure, as diversion post-dispatch to a non-permitted port attracts detention and ITC (HS) policy enforcement.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6103 39 10 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted men's and boys' garments of silk are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally through the azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and port-restriction conditions under General Note 19.

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

Per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) 2022 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023, imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye presence testing only; a PSIC for other prohibited hazardous dyes remains required.

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

The restrictions under para 19 of the General Notes apply to imports of certain goods from Bangladesh as specified in para 1 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025; goods falling within the exempted categories in paras 2 and 3 are not subject to the port restrictions.

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