Of artificial fibres

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

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6104 69 20 (Of artificial fibres) 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 absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. 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 69 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and General Note 19, 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 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, which imposes port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh. Consult para 2 and para 3 of that notification to confirm whether the specific goods qualify for any exemption.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, para 19 (General Notes, ITC (HS) 2022)

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that country-of-origin azo-dye exemptions extend to all testing requirements under General Note 10. The exemption from azo-dye testing for the nine listed countries applies solely to that parameter; other PSIC requirements covering composition and prohibited substances remain mandatory regardless of origin. Importers sourcing from Bangladesh must additionally audit whether their specific garment category falls under the para 2 or para 3 exemptions before routing the consignment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6104 69 20 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted women's and girls' garments of artificial fibres are not within 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 PSIC for azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

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

EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; all other PSIC requirements under General Note 10 continue to apply to consignments from these origins as well.

What additional restrictions apply to garments imported from Bangladesh?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced para 19 in the General Notes of the ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods from Bangladesh; paras 2 and 3 of that notification list exempted goods and should be reviewed before the purchase order is placed.

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