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Knitted women's and girls' nightwear of other textile materials

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6108 39 90 (women's and girls' nightwear and similar knitted articles of other textile materials) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with woollen and blended textile imports additionally governed by Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988 read with the Textile (Development and Regulation) Order, 2001. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying textile composition and confirming absence of prohibited azo dyes is required for all origins, and Bangladesh-origin consignments are subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025.

What this is

HSN code

6108 39 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 61 (General Notes 10, 11)

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
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, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the textile composition and confirming absence of prohibited azo dyes. Azo-dye testing 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 woollen or blended textile consignments, additionally obtain a certificate of origin and a certificate from the brand owner confirming the genuineness of the product, markings, and authority to use the brand name. Ensure compliance with Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988 read with the Textile (Development and Regulation) Order, 2001 and General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) policy.
Notification CER (18)/99-CLB dated 07-03-1988 · Textile (Development and Regulation) Order, 2001 · General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy
3
For Bangladesh-origin consignments, verify applicability of the port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025, and confirm whether the goods qualify under the exemptions listed in Paras 2 and 3 of that Notification before selecting the port of import.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this residual tariff line is treating the PSIC as solely a composition certificate and overlooking its dual function: it must also certify absence of prohibited azo dyes. A PSIC that addresses composition but is silent on dye testing is treated as non-compliant at the bill of entry, and the consignment is detained pending a fresh laboratory report. Importers sourcing from non-exempt origins who obtain only the brand-owner genuineness certificate — and not the azo-dye PSIC — regularly face detention and demurrage at Indian ports.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6108 39 90 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this product family. Import of these knitted women's and girls' garments is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate, composition, and azo-dye requirements under General Notes 10 and 11.

Is the PSIC requirement for azo-dye testing waived for all developed-country origins?

No. The azo-dye testing exemption applies only to imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom; the PSIC for textile composition and other parameters remains mandatory for all origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

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

The restrictions under Para 1 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply unless the consignment qualifies under the exemptions in Paras 2 and 3; importers must confirm exemption status before nominating the port of entry, as diversion to a restricted port risks detention and re-export.

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