Of cotton

Knitted or crocheted cotton trousers, breeches and shorts for men or boys

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6103 42 00 (Of cotton) 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 hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 imposes additional port restrictions on imports of certain goods originating from Bangladesh.

What this is

HSN code

6103 42 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and DGFT Notification 7/2025-26

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
If 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 import of certain goods from Bangladesh. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification before selecting the port of entry.
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 the azo-dye testing exemption applies universally because the supplier's country appears broadly compliant. The exemption is country-specific and narrowly listed; consignments from any country outside the nine named origins without a valid PSIC or test report are detained at the port of entry pending documentation, with demurrage and ground rent accruing. For Bangladesh-origin shipments, the port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 adds a separate compliance check that must be resolved before the vessel departs.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6103 42 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted cotton men's or boys' trousers and shorts 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, principally requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for azo-dye compliance under General Note 10.

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 from an accredited laboratory or a valid test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

Do Bangladesh-origin consignments face additional restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26?

Yes. Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 imposes port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh; importers must verify whether this tariff line falls within the exempted goods listed in Paras 2 and 3 before routing the shipment.

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