Of synthetic fibres

Men's or boys' knitted garments of synthetic fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6103 43 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 (PSIC) confirming absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduces additional port restrictions under General Note para 19 for imports from Bangladesh, subject to specified exemptions.

What this is

HSN code

6103 43 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 para 19, Chapter 61

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Policy compliance declaration 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. 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
For consignments originating from Bangladesh, verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 and comply with the port restrictions introduced under General Note para 19. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in paras 2 and 3 of that notification before routing the consignment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Note para 19 of the ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The azo-dye testing exemption is origin-specific and applies only to the nine listed countries; importers sourcing from any other origin — including Bangladesh, China, or Vietnam — must present a valid PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report before out-of-charge, and absence of that certificate at the bill of entry results in detention. The Bangladesh port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 operates independently of the PSIC requirement, so even exempted goods under paras 2 and 3 remain subject to the azo-dye compliance obligation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6103 43 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted garments of synthetic 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 covering prohibited azo dyes under General Note 10.

Which countries are exempt from the azo-dye PSIC requirement 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 under General Note 10 per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; a PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report is required for all other origins.

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

Not necessarily. Para 19 of the General Notes introduces port restrictions for imports from Bangladesh, but paras 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 specify categories of exempted goods; importers must review those paras to determine whether their specific consignment qualifies for exemption.

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