Of synthetic fibres

Knitted women's or girls' undergarments and nightwear of synthetic fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6108 11 10 (Of synthetic fibres) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduces additional port restrictions for imports originating from Bangladesh.

What this is

HSN code

6108 11 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and General Note 19

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 or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Testing for azo-dye presence is exempted for imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom only.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
For consignments originating from Bangladesh, verify compliance with Para 19 of the General Notes as introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, including port restrictions set out in Para 1. Confirm whether the consignment qualifies under the exemptions listed in Paras 2 and 3 before routing and filing the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 of General Notes, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is assuming that a country-of-origin exemption from azo-dye testing eliminates the PSIC requirement entirely. The exemption covers azo-dye testing only; the PSIC for composition, fibre content, and other prohibited substances remains mandatory regardless of origin. For Bangladesh-origin consignments, the port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 must be confirmed before vessel booking, as diversion to a non-notified port after dispatch constitutes a separate ITC (HS) policy breach.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6108 11 10 require BIS certification?

No, knitted women's and girls' undergarments and nightwear of synthetic fibres are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering prohibited hazardous dyes under General Note 10.

Which origins are exempt from azo-dye testing under General Note 10?

Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye presence testing only; all other origins require a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

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

They apply where Para 19 of the General Notes is triggered for Bangladesh-origin goods; the exemptions in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification should be checked to determine whether this specific tariff line qualifies for relief from the port restrictions.

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