Of silk

Women's or girls' knitted silk blouses and shirts

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6106 90 10 (Of silk) 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 prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 additionally regulates imports of certain goods from Bangladesh, introducing port restrictions and exemption carve-outs under the amended General Notes.

What this is

HSN code

6106 90 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 19, Chapter 61

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Bangladesh-origin port compliance from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Procure 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. Azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports originating from the 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, verify compliance with the port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes via DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Confirm whether the goods qualify for the exemptions set out in Paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification before routing the shipment.
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 the azo-dye PSIC exemption for listed countries also covers the General Note 19 Bangladesh port-restriction regime — the two obligations are independent. A consignment from an exempt country still requires compliance with applicable port restrictions if routed through a Bangladesh-origin trade arrangement, and a missing PSIC from a non-exempt origin attracts detention at the port of import regardless of the garment's commercial value.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6106 90 10 require BIS certification?

No, women's or girls' knitted silk blouses 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, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 and, where applicable, the Bangladesh-origin port restrictions under General Note 19.

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

Testing for prohibited azo dyes is exempted only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins must furnish a PSIC or valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

What port restrictions apply to silk blouses imported from Bangladesh?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes regulating imports of certain goods from Bangladesh, specifying port restrictions in Para 1 and exempted goods in Paras 2 and 3; importers must verify the applicable category before selecting the port of entry.

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