Of cotton

Men's or boys' cotton nightwear and loungewear, knitted

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6107 21 00 (Of cotton) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-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 of the ITC (HS) 2022 policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports from Bangladesh, with exemptions governed by paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification.

What this is

HSN code

6107 21 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and DGFT Notification 7/2025-26

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Port-compliance 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 the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
General Note 10 of ITC (HS) 2022 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 paragraph 19 of the General Notes per DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Consult paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification to determine whether the specific goods qualify for an exemption before nominating the 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 the azo-dye PSIC exemption for listed countries extends to all textile certifications — it covers only azo-dye testing, and the underlying requirement to produce a PSIC from an accredited laboratory for other prohibited hazardous dyes remains in force for every origin. For Bangladesh-origin consignments, the port-restriction regime under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 is an additional layer that operates independently of the PSIC obligation; a consignment with a compliant PSIC but routed through a non-permitted port will be detained.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6107 21 00 require BIS certification?

No, men's and boys' cotton nightwear and similar knitted garments fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally through the azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and the Bangladesh-origin port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

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

Azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins must furnish a PSIC from an accredited laboratory per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Do the Bangladesh-origin port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all cotton nightwear under this HSN?

The port restrictions apply unless the specific goods fall within the exempted categories listed in paragraphs 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26; importers must confirm exemption status before nominating the port of entry.

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