Of cotton

Men's or boys' cotton underpants, briefs, nightwear, bathrobes

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6107 11 00 (Of cotton) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Imports originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6107 11 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 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 Central Silk and Textile Research Institute (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 applicability of the port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes via DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Consult Para 2 and Para 3 of that Notification for exempted goods categories before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19, Para 1, Para 2 and Para 3

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption for named countries extends to all documentation requirements — it does not; the PSIC covering fabric composition and other parameters remains mandatory regardless of origin. For Bangladesh-origin consignments, the Para 19 port restrictions introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 are a live overlay that post-dates most supplier contracts; confirm port eligibility before vessel booking, as diversion after departure attracts detention and demurrage at the port of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6107 11 00 require BIS certification?

No, men's or boys' cotton knitted nightwear and underwear 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 for azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

Are imports from EU and other listed countries fully exempt from the PSIC requirement?

Only azo-dye testing is exempted for imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom; the PSIC covering other hazardous dyes and composition parameters remains required per General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

What restrictions apply to Bangladesh-origin consignments of this tariff line?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh; refer to Para 2 and Para 3 of that Notification to determine whether the specific consignment qualifies for the stated exemptions.

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