Of cotton

Women's or girls' cotton knitted nightwear and underwear

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6108 91 00 (Of cotton) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) covering the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports of certain goods originating from Bangladesh, with exemptions as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification.

What this is

HSN code

6108 91 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and DGFT Notification 7/2025-26

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Port-compliance declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory in 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 originating 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
Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of the port restrictions introduced under paragraph 19 of the General Notes by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Confirm whether the goods qualify for exemption under paragraphs 2 or 3 of that notification before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, paragraph 19 of General Notes, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye exemption extends to all origins. The exemption applies exclusively to the nine listed countries; imports from any other origin — including Bangladesh, China, and most of South and South-East Asia — require a valid PSIC or accredited test report, and a missing certificate at the bill of entry stage results in consignment detention pending documentary compliance. The Bangladesh port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 is a separate, concurrent requirement and is not satisfied by possession of a PSIC.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6108 91 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted cotton women's and girls' nightwear and underwear are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) import policy, principally the azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and port-restriction conditions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Is a PSIC required for consignments originating from Japan or the EU?

Testing for the presence of azo dyes is exempted for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom only; for all other origins a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid Textile Committee or CSRTI test report is mandatory per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

What port restrictions apply to imports of these goods from Bangladesh?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced paragraph 19 in the General Notes of the ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh; exempted categories are specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification and must be verified before shipment is routed.

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