Jerseys

Knitted wool jerseys, pullovers and similar articles

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6110 11 10 (Jerseys of wool) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Schedule, read with the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Consignments require a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying wool composition and blend, a Certificate of Origin, and a brand-owner certificate; azo-dye testing obligations under General Note 10 apply as an additional overlay.

What this is

HSN code

6110 11 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 11; Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited laboratory
Certificate of Origin from exporter
Brand-owner certificate from brand owner

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country certifying the composition of the woollen textile or blend, together with a Certificate of Origin and a certificate from the brand owner confirming the genuineness of the product, its markings, and the authority to use the brand name. All three documents must accompany the consignment at the bill of entry.
General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 · Essential Commodities Act, 1955 · Notification No. CER(18)/99-CLB dated 07-03-1988
2
Obtain a PSIC or valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory certifying the absence of prohibited azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Azo-dye testing is exempted only for consignments originating from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins require the test report.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
3
Check whether DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 applies to the consignment: if goods are being imported from Bangladesh, verify compliance with the port restrictions under Para 1 of the new General Notes provision introduced by that notification, and confirm whether the consignment qualifies for an exemption under Para 2 or Para 3.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Notes, Para 19 of ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is presenting only the azo-dye PSIC and overlooking the distinct composition-and-blend PSIC required under General Note 11 for woollen textiles. The two certificates serve different regulatory purposes and neither substitutes for the other; a consignment supported only by an azo-dye test report will be detained at the port of import pending the composition certificate and the brand-owner genuineness declaration. Additionally, importers sourcing from Bangladesh must assess the Para 1 port-restriction regime introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before shipment, as a port mismatch cannot be rectified after vessel departure.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6110 11 10 require BIS certification?

No, wool jerseys and similar knitted articles of apparel fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy read with the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001, with PSIC, Certificate of Origin, and brand-owner certificate requirements at the bill of entry.

Is a separate PSIC needed for azo-dye testing in addition to the composition certificate?

Yes. The composition-and-blend PSIC under General Note 11 and the azo-dye PSIC under General Note 10 are distinct requirements; the azo-dye exemption for imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom applies only to the azo-dye test and does not waive the composition certificate.

Do port restrictions apply to wool jerseys imported from Bangladesh?

Yes, where applicable. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the ITC (HS) General Notes, imposing port restrictions on certain goods from Bangladesh under Para 1; importers should verify whether the consignment falls within the exemptions listed in Para 2 and Para 3 before selecting the port of discharge.

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