Of silk

Knitted or crocheted silk T-shirts, singlets and vests

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6109 90 30 (Of silk) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. Consignments originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions introduced under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6109 90 30

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

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 (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI, 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; the PSIC for composition and other parameters remains required.
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 para 19 of the General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022 as introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26, including the port restrictions stated in para 1 of that notification. Confirm whether the goods qualify under the exempted categories listed in paras 2 and 3 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 azo-dye testing exemption is country-of-origin-specific and narrow: it covers only the nine listed countries and applies solely to the azo-dye parameter, not to the full PSIC requirement. Importers sourcing silk knitwear from non-listed origins — including Bangladesh, China, or Vietnam — must present a complete PSIC at the bill of entry; absence of the certificate triggers consignment detention and potential seizure under DGFT-policy enforcement, with demurrage accumulating until the document is produced.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6109 90 30 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted silk vests and T-shirts are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) import policy, principally through the azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10.

Is the PSIC required for silk garment imports from the EU or Japan?

Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from the azo-dye testing component only; a PSIC or valid test report covering other prohibited hazardous dyes and composition parameters remains mandatory per General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

What port restrictions apply to Bangladesh-origin silk knitwear?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced para 19 into the General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh to India; consignments should be verified against paras 2 and 3 of that notification to determine whether an exemption applies before the port of loading is confirmed.

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