Of artificial fibres

Women's or girls' knitted undergarments and nightwear of artificial fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6108 11 20 (Of artificial fibres) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which classifies this tariff line as a textile article requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering hazardous-dye absence under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduces an additional port-restriction overlay under paragraph 19 of the General Notes for imports originating from Bangladesh.

What this is

HSN code

6108 11 20

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
ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration to 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 a Textile Committee (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) laboratory, certifying the 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; the PSIC for composition and other parameters remains required.
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 paragraph 19 of the General Notes as introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, including the applicable port restrictions under paragraph 1. Confirm whether the goods qualify under the exemptions in paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · ITC (HS) 2022 General Notes, paragraph 19

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the country-of-origin azo-dye exemption eliminates the PSIC requirement entirely. The exemption covers azo-dye testing only; a PSIC or valid TC/CSRTI test report for all other prohibited hazardous dyes remains mandatory regardless of origin. Importers sourcing from Bangladesh must additionally map their specific garment category against the paragraph 2 and 3 exemptions in DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before selecting a port of entry, as non-exempt goods routed through a restricted port face detention.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6108 11 20 require BIS certification?

No, knitted women's and girls' undergarments and nightwear of artificial fibres are not within 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 under General Note 10 and, where applicable, the Bangladesh port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

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

Only imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; all other origins require a PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report confirming absence of prohibited hazardous dyes per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Does the Bangladesh port restriction under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all garments under this tariff line?

Not necessarily — paragraphs 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 specify exempted goods; importers must verify whether their specific artificial-fibre garment category falls within those exemptions before designating a port of entry.

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