Of artificial fibres

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

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6104 44 00 (Of artificial fibres) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports originating from Bangladesh under General Note para 19.

What this is

HSN code

6104 44 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
Port-compliance declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory in the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee (TC) or CSRTI laboratory, certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Azo-dye testing is exempted only for consignments originating 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
For consignments originating from Bangladesh, verify compliance with DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025, which introduced para 19 in the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022 imposing port restrictions on such imports. Confirm whether the goods fall under the exempted categories listed in paras 2 and 3 of that notification 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 PSIC exemption for listed countries extends to all other compliance requirements. The exemption is limited to azo-dye testing; PSIC for other prohibited dye parameters remains required for all origins, including exempt countries. Separately, importers sourcing from Bangladesh must map each article against the exemption lists in paras 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before booking port of entry, as a port mismatch triggers consignment detention.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6104 44 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted women's and girls' garments of artificial fibres are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for hazardous dye absence and, where applicable, compliance with Bangladesh-origin port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

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

Only consignments 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; all other origins must furnish a PSIC or valid TC/CSRTI test report.

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

No — paras 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 specify exempted goods; importers must verify whether the specific articles fall within those exemptions before determining the permissible port of entry.

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