Gengis (Vests), other than hand crocheted

Men's or boys' cotton vests, knitted or crocheted

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6107 91 10 (Gengis vests of cotton, other than hand crocheted) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 to ensure the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduces port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh that may apply to this tariff line.

What this is

HSN code

6107 91 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 61 (General Note 10; DGFT Notification 7/2025-26)

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Import policy declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory in the exporting country, or a valid test report from the Textile Committee (TC) or CSRTI, 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
Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of the port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Consult Para 1 of that notification for the restricted ports and Paras 2 and 3 for exempted goods before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 of General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is assuming that the PSIC obligation applies only to knitted fabrics and not to finished garments. General Note 10 applies to all textile and textile articles, including finished knitted apparel such as cotton vests; a consignment arriving without a valid PSIC or qualifying test report is liable to detention at port regardless of the garment's country of origin. The Bangladesh port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 is an additional check that must be confirmed separately from the azo-dye compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6107 91 10 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers knitted cotton vests under this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 and the port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Is the PSIC for azo-dye absence required even for imports from the EU or Australia?

Azo-dye testing is exempted for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only; the PSIC for other composition and safety parameters under General Note 10 remains required for all origins.

When does the Bangladesh port restriction under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply?

The restriction applies to goods covered by Para 1 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025; importers should check Paras 2 and 3 for exempted categories and confirm the permitted port of entry before shipment dispatch.

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