Of silk

Knitted or crocheted women's or girls' garments of silk

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6104 59 10 (Of silk) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports of certain goods originating from Bangladesh, subject to the exemptions set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification.

What this is

HSN code

6104 59 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

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 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; all other origins must present the PSIC before the bill of entry is filed.
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 paragraph 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26, which imposes port restrictions on specified goods from Bangladesh. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories under paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, para 19

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that silk garments sourced from a country not on the azo-dye-exemption list can enter without a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate simply because silk is a premium or low-volume commodity. The PSIC obligation under General Note 10 applies regardless of fibre value or shipment size; a missing certificate at the bill-of-entry stage results in consignment detention and accumulating demurrage at the designated port of import.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6104 59 10 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted women's garments of silk fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally through the azo-dye Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 and the port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

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

EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom only; all other exporting countries must furnish a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all silk garment imports from Bangladesh?

Not necessarily — paragraphs 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 set out exempted goods categories; the importer must verify whether the specific silk garments fall within those exemptions before selecting the port of import.

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