Of synthetic fibres

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

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6104 63 00 (Of synthetic fibres) 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 of the ITC (HS) policy. Consignments originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6104 63 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and Notification 7/2025-26

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
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 a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only.
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 Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, including the applicable port restrictions stated in Para 1. Consignments exempted under Para 2 and Para 3 of that notification must retain documentary evidence of the exemption basis at the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 1, Para 2, Para 3 and Para 19

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the azo-dye testing exemption for listed countries removes all PSIC obligations. The exemption covers azo-dye testing only; a PSIC or valid test report addressing other prohibited hazardous dyes remains required for all origins, including the exempted countries. Presenting a test report limited to azo dyes from an EU or other listed-country supplier without addressing the broader hazardous-dye panel is a routinely cited ground for consignment detention at the port of import.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6104 63 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted women's and girls' garments of synthetic fibres 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 under General Note 10 and port restrictions for Bangladesh-origin goods under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing under General Note 10?

Only imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; all other origins must furnish a PSIC or valid Textile Committee or CSRTI test report covering the full prohibited hazardous-dye panel.

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

Not universally — Para 2 and Para 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 set out categories of goods exempted from the port restrictions, and importers must confirm whether their specific consignment falls within those exemption paragraphs before routing.

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