Of cotton

Cotton T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6109 10 00 (Of cotton — T-shirts, singlets and other vests) 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. Consignments originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6109 10 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
Port-compliance 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. Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only.
General Note 10 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify compliance with the port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022 as amended by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26. Review Paras 2 and 3 of that notification to confirm whether the specific goods fall within an exempted category before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 of General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption for listed countries covers all PSIC requirements — it does not; the exemption applies to azo-dye testing specifically, and a PSIC for composition and other prohibited-dye parameters remains mandatory for all origins. Importers sourcing from Bangladesh must separately map their goods against the exemption lists in Paras 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before committing to a port of entry, as routing through a non-permitted port invites detention and demurrage.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6109 10 00 require BIS certification?

No, cotton T-shirts and vests fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers this product family. Import is governed by DGFT ITC (HS) policy under General Note 10, requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for hazardous azo-dye absence.

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

EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; the PSIC for other composition and dye parameters remains required even for these origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

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

Not necessarily — Paras 2 and 3 of the notification list exempted goods and conditions; importers must verify whether their specific goods qualify for exemption before selecting the port of entry, as non-exempt consignments routed through a restricted port are liable to detention.

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