Of silk

Men's or boys' knitted silk nightwear and similar articles

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6107 99 10 (Of silk) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming 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 99 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 laboratory
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 (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) laboratory, certifying 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; all other origins must furnish the PSIC.
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 and category conditions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in Paras 2 and 3 of the notification before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025

A word of counsel

The azo-dye testing exemption is country-of-origin specific and covers only the nine listed nations; importers sourcing silk nightwear from China, Sri Lanka, Vietnam or any unlisted origin who ship without a PSIC risk consignment detention at the port pending a remedial test report — a delay that routinely incurs demurrage and ground rent. The Bangladesh port-restriction overlay is a separate compliance layer that applies regardless of azo-dye status and must be verified independently against DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6107 99 10 require BIS certification?

No, knitted silk men's and boys' nightwear and similar articles fall outside 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 covering prohibited azo dyes under General Note 10.

Are imports of this tariff line from the EU exempt from the PSIC requirement entirely?

The EU and eight other listed countries are exempt from azo-dye testing only; the PSIC requirement for other prohibited hazardous dyes and the underlying ITC (HS) policy compliance remain applicable regardless of origin.

What restrictions apply to imports of silk nightwear originating from Bangladesh?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods from Bangladesh; importers must confirm whether this HSN falls within the exempted categories in Paras 2 and 3 before routing the consignment.

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