Of wool or fine animal hair

Knitted men's or boys' nightwear and similar articles of wool

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6107 99 20 (Of wool or fine animal hair) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 read with Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988 and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying wool composition, a Certificate of Origin, and a brand-owner genuineness certificate are mandatory accompaniments; azo-dye testing requirements under General Note 10 apply as an additional overlay.

What this is

HSN code

6107 99 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 read with Essential Commodities Act, 1955

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited laboratory
Certificate of Origin from exporter
Brand-owner genuineness certificate from brand owner

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country certifying the composition of the woollen textile or blend, and a certificate from the brand owner confirming the genuineness of the product, its markings, and the authority to use the brand name. A Certificate of Origin must also accompany the consignment.
General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB dated 07-03-1988 · Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001
2
Ensure the consignment carries a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate or valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. This requirement is waived only for imports originating in 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
3
Verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 regarding port restrictions on imports from Bangladesh under Para 19 of the General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022. Consignments from Bangladesh must comply with the specified port conditions in Para 1 unless covered by the exemptions in Para 2 or Para 3.
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 presenting only the azo-dye PSIC and overlooking the wool-composition PSIC and brand-owner genuineness certificate, which are separate mandatory documents required under General Note 11. A consignment bearing a valid azo-dye test report but lacking the composition certificate or the brand certificate will be detained at the port of import pending production of the missing documents, with demurrage and ground rent accruing throughout.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6107 99 20 require BIS certification?

No, knitted men's or boys' articles of wool or fine animal hair fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 read with Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988, with composition and azo-dye PSIC requirements as additional conditions.

Are both a composition PSIC and an azo-dye PSIC required, or does one suffice?

Both are independently required: the composition PSIC under General Note 11 certifies the woollen blend content, while the azo-dye PSIC under General Note 10 certifies the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes; a single combined test report from the same laboratory will satisfy both conditions only if it explicitly addresses both parameters.

Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to this tariff line?

They apply if the goods are imported from Bangladesh and the consignment does not fall within the exempted categories listed in Para 2 or Para 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025; importers should confirm the applicable port before shipment to avoid detention.

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