Of artificial fibres

Knitted or crocheted women's garments of artificial fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6104 39 20 (Of artificial fibres) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement covering prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Imports originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions introduced under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

What this is

HSN code

6104 39 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
Bangladesh port-restriction declaration to CBIC

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; the PSIC for other parameters remains required.
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, confirm compliance with Para 19 of the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022 as introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, including the applicable port restrictions stated in Para 1. Verify whether the goods qualify for exemption under Para 2 or Para 3 of that notification before routing.
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 for listed countries extinguishes the PSIC requirement entirely. The exemption covers azo-dye testing only; a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming absence of other prohibited hazardous dyes remains mandatory for all origins. Consignments arriving without a valid PSIC or test report are detained at the port of entry pending document rectification, accruing demurrage and ground rent.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6104 39 20 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted women's 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 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 testing for prohibited azo dyes, per General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins must submit a PSIC or accredited test report.

Do Bangladesh-origin garments under this HSN face additional restrictions?

Yes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on imports from Bangladesh; goods qualifying under Para 2 or Para 3 of that notification may be exempted, and compliance must be confirmed before routing the consignment.

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