Of cotton

Knitted or crocheted women's and girls' jackets of cotton

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6104 32 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 certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 additionally regulates imports of certain goods from Bangladesh with designated port restrictions under para 19 of the General Notes.

What this is

HSN code

6104 32 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 19

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI, 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; the PSIC for other composition parameters remains required.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, confirm compliance with DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025. Para 19 of the General Notes restricts import of specified goods from Bangladesh to designated ports; verify whether the goods fall under the exempted categories in paras 2 and 3 before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · Para 19 of General Notes, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption covers all documentary requirements for the listed countries. The exemption applies exclusively to azo-dye testing; a PSIC covering fabric composition, fibre content, and other hazardous-substance parameters remains mandatory regardless of country of origin. Importers sourcing from Bangladesh should also verify the applicable port restriction under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before the vessel is nominated, since a post-dispatch port change attracts separate ITC (HS) policy enforcement.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6104 32 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted women's and girls' jackets of cotton 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 azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

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

Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only, per General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14 June 2023; all other origins require a PSIC or valid Textile Committee or CSRTI test report.

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

Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 restricts certain goods from Bangladesh to specified ports, but paras 2 and 3 list exempted goods; importers must verify whether their specific consignment falls within an exempted category before selecting the port of entry.

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