Of cotton

Knitted cotton jerseys, pullovers, cardigans and similar articles

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6110 20 00 (Of cotton) is subject to the 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 additionally regulates imports of certain goods from Bangladesh with port restrictions under General Note para 19.

What this is

HSN code

6110 20 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Bangladesh port-restriction declaration to 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 a Textile Committee (TC) or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Testing is exempted for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
For consignments imported from Bangladesh, verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 and ensure compliance with the port restrictions introduced under para 19 of the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022. Check whether the specific goods fall under the exempted categories listed in paras 2 and 3 of that notification before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Note 19 of the ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the azo-dye PSIC requirement does not apply because the supplying country appears trustworthy or because the garment is a finished article rather than a grey fabric. The PSIC obligation under General Note 10 attaches to all textile articles, including finished knitwear, irrespective of value or brand; consignments without a valid PSIC or qualifying test report are detained at the port of entry until documentary compliance is established.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6110 20 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted cotton jerseys and pullovers fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally through the azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and, where applicable, the Bangladesh port-restriction regime under General Note 19.

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

Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; the PSIC requirement for other composition or safety parameters continues to apply for non-exempt origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

How does DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 affect imports of cotton knitwear from Bangladesh?

Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 imposes port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh; importers must confirm whether HSN 6110 20 00 falls within the restricted category or the exemptions under paras 2 and 3 before finalising the port of discharge.

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