Of artificial fibres

Men's or boys' knitted trousers and suits of artificial fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6103 49 20 (Of artificial fibres) 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. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 introduces port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh that may apply to this tariff line.

What this is

HSN code

6103 49 20

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 declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Procure 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. The azo-dye testing requirement is waived only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
General Note 10 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of the port restrictions and conditions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Consult Para 2 and Para 3 of that notification to determine whether the specific goods qualify for any exemption from those port restrictions.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 (General Notes), ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the PSIC/azo-dye exemption for listed countries extends to all documentation requirements — the exemption covers only the azo-dye testing component; PSIC for other prohibited hazardous dyes and composition parameters remains mandatory regardless of country of origin. Additionally, importers sourcing from Bangladesh must conduct a Para 2 and Para 3 exemption analysis under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before nominating a port of discharge; consignments routed to a non-permitted port face detention and ground rent accrual pending re-routing.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6103 49 20 require BIS certification?

No, knitted apparel of artificial fibres is 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 requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for hazardous-dye absence under General Note 10.

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

Per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023 and General Note 10, azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins must submit a PSIC or valid laboratory test report.

Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all consignments of this HSN?

The port restrictions under Para 19 apply to imports of certain goods from Bangladesh as specified in Para 1 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025; importers should check Paras 2 and 3 for goods that are explicitly exempted from those restrictions.

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