Of synthetic fibres

Knitted or crocheted t-shirts and vests of synthetic fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6109 90 10 (Of synthetic fibres) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 additionally introduces port restrictions and import-policy conditions for consignments originating from Bangladesh under General Note para 19.

What this is

HSN code

6109 90 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and General Note para 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 absence of prohibited hazardous 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 consignments originating from Bangladesh, verify compliance with DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025, which introduces para 19 in the General Notes regulating import policy and port restrictions. Consult paras 2 and 3 to determine whether the specific goods qualify for any listed exemptions before routing.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, General Note para 19 of ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye PSIC exemption for listed countries extends to all compliance requirements. The exemption covers azo-dye testing only; a PSIC confirming absence of other prohibited hazardous dyes remains required from all origins. Separately, Bangladesh-origin consignments that do not qualify under the para 2 or para 3 carve-outs are subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26, and routing to a non-designated port will result in consignment detention.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6109 90 10 require BIS certification?

No, knitted t-shirts and vests of synthetic fibres 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, with a mandatory PSIC for hazardous-dye absence under General Note 10.

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

Only imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14 June 2023; the PSIC for other prohibited dyes remains required from all origins.

Do the Bangladesh-origin port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all synthetic-fibre vests?

The port restrictions under General Note para 19 apply unless the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in paras 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025; importers must verify applicability before booking the port of entry.

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