Of cotton

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

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6104 52 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 (PSIC) certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduces an additional port-restriction overlay for imports originating from Bangladesh under para 19 of the General Notes.

What this is

HSN code

6104 52 00

Chapter

61 · Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 61 (General Notes 10 and 19)

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 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, verify compliance with DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025: para 19 of the General Notes imposes port restrictions on specified goods from Bangladesh. Confirm whether the goods are covered by the exemptions in paras 2 and 3 before nominating the port of entry.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · para 19 of the ITC (HS) 2022 General Notes

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that azo-dye test exemption for listed countries extends to the PSIC requirement altogether. The exemption is narrow — it covers only the azo-dye testing component; a full PSIC covering composition and absence of other prohibited hazardous dyes remains mandatory for all origins. Separately, importers sourcing from Bangladesh should not presume the pre-existing free-import status: para 19 introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 imposes port restrictions that may render a chosen port of discharge invalid.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6104 52 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted women's and girls' cotton skirts fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate under General Note 10 and Bangladesh-origin port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

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

Only EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023; all other origins must furnish a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid TC or CSRTI test report.

Do Bangladesh-origin consignments face additional port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26?

Yes. Para 19 of the ITC (HS) 2022 General Notes, introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025, restricts import of specified goods from Bangladesh to stated ports; exempted goods are listed in paras 2 and 3 of the same notification and should be verified before nominating the discharge port.

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