Of cotton

Women's or girls' cotton nightwear and underwear, knitted

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6108 31 00 (Of cotton) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering prohibited azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduces additional port restrictions and conditions on imports of certain goods originating from Bangladesh.

What this is

HSN code

6108 31 00

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, Chapter 61

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
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 or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Testing for azo dyes is exempted only for imports from 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
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 the port restrictions stated in para 1. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in paras 2 and 3 of that notification before filing the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye PSIC exemption applies universally: the exemption covers only the nine listed countries, and consignments from all other origins — including Bangladesh — must carry a valid PSIC or accredited test report. A missing or invalid PSIC triggers detention at port; the Bangladesh-origin port-restriction overlay under para 19 of the General Notes is an independent check, and passing the PSIC requirement does not discharge it.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6108 31 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted cotton women's and girls' nightwear and underwear falls outside 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 requirement under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing for this tariff line?

Only imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; a valid PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a Textile Committee or CSRTI test report remains mandatory for all other origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

What additional restrictions apply to imports of this HSN from Bangladesh?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduces para 19 in the General Notes, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh; importers must confirm whether their specific goods are covered or fall within the exemptions listed in paras 2 and 3 of that notification before routing the consignment.

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