Of silk

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

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6104 69 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 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 additional port restrictions under General Note para 19 for consignments originating from Bangladesh, subject to the exemptions listed in paras 2 and 3 of that notification.

What this is

HSN code

6104 69 10

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
ITC (HS) policy compliance 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 (TC) 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 composition and other parameters remains required.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025, which introduces port restrictions under para 19 of the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022. Confirm whether the specific goods qualify under the exemptions in paras 2 and 3 before nominating a port of import.
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 that origin from a listed azo-dye-exempt country eliminates all pre-shipment inspection obligations. The azo-dye exemption is country-specific and narrow; the broader PSIC requirement covering fibre composition and the absence of other prohibited dyes remains in force regardless of origin. Separately, importers sourcing from Bangladesh should confirm port eligibility under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before vessel booking, as port-restriction non-compliance at the bill of entry stage triggers detention and potential re-export.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6104 69 10 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted women's and girls' garments of silk are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. 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-restriction provisions under General Note para 19.

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

The azo-dye testing exemption applies to imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom only, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14 June 2023; all other origins must submit a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid TC or CSRTI test report.

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

Not necessarily — paras 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 list exempted goods; importers must check whether their specific consignment falls within those exemptions before selecting a port of entry.

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