Of artificial fibres

Men's or boys' knitted shirts of artificial fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6105 20 20 (Men's or boys' knitted shirts of artificial fibres) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering absence of prohibited hazardous dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 additionally regulates imports of certain goods from Bangladesh, introducing port restrictions under the new General Notes paragraph 19.

What this is

HSN code

6105 20 20

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
ITC (HS) policy 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 absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports originating from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom.
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, confirm applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 and ensure the port of import complies with the port restrictions introduced under paragraph 19 of the General Notes. Review paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification to determine whether an exemption applies to the specific goods.
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 a test report from the foreign supplier's in-house laboratory satisfies the PSIC requirement. The General Note 10 mandate specifies an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or a Textile Committee/CSRTI report; an unaccredited supplier certificate will not secure out-of-charge and exposes the consignment to detention and demurrage pending re-testing. Importers sourcing from Bangladesh should separately verify whether the new paragraph 19 port restrictions affect their nominated port before vessel departure.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6105 20 20 require BIS certification?

No, knitted men's or boys' shirts of artificial fibres are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, including the General Note 10 Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for hazardous-dye absence.

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

Testing for prohibited azo dyes is exempted only for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom; a PSIC or valid Textile Committee/CSRTI test report remains mandatory for all other origins.

Does DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all imports of this HSN or only to Bangladesh-origin goods?

The notification specifically regulates imports of certain goods from Bangladesh to India and introduces port restrictions under paragraph 19 of the General Notes; importers sourcing from other origins are not subject to that notification's port-restriction provisions.

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