Of other textile materials

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

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6108 99 90 (Of other textile materials) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduces additional port restrictions under para 19 for imports of certain goods from Bangladesh.

What this is

HSN code

6108 99 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and para 19 (Chapter 61)

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. This requirement applies to all origins except 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 or transits through Bangladesh, verify compliance with para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, including the applicable port restrictions stated in para 1 and confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories under para 2 and 3.
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 broadly to all developed-country origins. The exemption is a closed list — EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom — and imports from any origin outside that list, including well-established garment-export nations such as China, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, require a PSIC. A missing PSIC triggers detention at port and deferral of out-of-charge until the document is produced.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6108 99 90 require BIS certification?

No, knitted women's and girls' nightwear and similar articles of other textile materials are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally the azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and the Bangladesh port-restriction overlay under para 19.

Which countries are exempt from the azo-dye Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement?

Only EU member states, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing. All other exporting countries must supply a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What port restrictions apply to imports from Bangladesh under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26?

Para 19 of the General Notes, introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, imposes port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh as stated in para 1; goods falling within the exempted categories listed in para 2 and 3 are not subject to the restriction.

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