Of artificial fibres

Knitted or crocheted women's and girls' garments of artificial fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6104 19 20 (Of artificial 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 covering prohibited hazardous dye absence under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Imports originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6104 19 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 exporter
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration to DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory in the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Testing for azo dyes is exempted only for imports 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 compliance with Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, which imposes port restrictions on import of certain goods from Bangladesh. Confirm whether the specific goods fall under the exempted categories listed in Para 2 and Para 3 of that notification before routing the consignment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 of General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption covers all aspects of the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement. The exemption applies solely to the azo-dye testing component; other hazardous-dye parameters and the PSIC requirement itself remain mandatory regardless of the country of origin. Importers sourcing from Bangladesh must also separately evaluate the Para 19 port-restriction regime before vessel booking, as non-exempt Bangladesh-origin consignments routed through a restricted port face detention and re-export.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6104 19 20 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted women's and girls' garments of artificial fibres 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, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 and, where applicable, port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Which countries are exempt from the azo-dye testing requirement under General Note 10?

Azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; imports from all other origins must be accompanied by a PSIC or valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory confirming absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.

Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all garments under this tariff line?

Not necessarily — Para 2 and Para 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 carve out exempted goods from the port-restriction regime, and importers must verify whether their specific Bangladesh-origin consignment qualifies for an exemption before routing.

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