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Knitted or crocheted babies garments of silk

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6111 90 10 (babies' garments of silk, knitted or crocheted) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement covering prohibited hazardous azo-dye absence under General Note 10. Imports originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is
HSN code
6111 90 10
Chapter
61 · Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and DGFT Notification 7/2025-26
Customs documentation
  • Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
  • Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
  • ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT
Compliance steps
  1. 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. 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. 2
    Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify compliance with the port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes as per DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Review Paras 2 and 3 of that notification to determine whether the specific consignment qualifies under the exempted-goods carve-out before filing the bill of entry.
    DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that silk apparel exported from an azo-dye-exempt country requires no testing documentation whatsoever. The exemption covers azo-dye testing only; a PSIC certifying broader composition and the absence of other prohibited hazardous dyes remains mandatory for all origins. Consignments arriving without any PSIC or test report are liable to detention at port pending re-export or destruction.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 6111 90 10 require BIS certification?
No, knitted or crocheted babies' garments of silk are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy.
Is the azo-dye testing exemption applicable to all exporters from the listed countries?
The azo-dye testing exemption under General Note 10 applies only to imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; a PSIC covering other prohibited hazardous dyes is still required even for those origins.
Do Bangladesh-origin consignments of this HSN face additional restrictions?
Yes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh; exemptions are specified in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification and must be verified before shipment.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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