Of cotton

Knitted or crocheted track suits and swimwear of cotton

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6112 11 00 (Of cotton — track suits, ski suits and swimwear) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement covering prohibited hazardous dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports from Bangladesh under the revised General Note, Para 19.

What this is

HSN code

6112 11 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
Port compliance 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 the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Testing is waived only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom.
General Note 10 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify compliance with DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025, which introduced Para 19 to the General Notes regulating import policy under ITC (HS) 2022. Confirm whether the goods fall under the port-restricted category or qualify for the Para 2 or Para 3 exemptions before filing the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · ITC (HS) 2022 General Notes, Para 19

A word of counsel

The azo-dye testing exemption is origin-specific and applies only to the nine listed countries; importers sourcing from any other origin — including Bangladesh, China, or Vietnam — must present the PSIC or Textile Committee test report at the bill of entry. A consignment arriving without the certificate from a non-exempt origin is detained pending testing, attracting demurrage and ground rent. For Bangladesh-origin goods, the Para 19 port restriction and its exemption schedule should be reviewed against the actual port of import before vessel departure.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6112 11 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted cotton track suits and swimwear 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, principally the azo-dye Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 and, where applicable, the Bangladesh-origin port restrictions under General Note Para 19.

Is the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate required for imports from South Korea and Japan?

No. Azo-dye testing is waived for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom under General Note 10, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14 June 2023; imports from all other origins must present the PSIC or an equivalent Textile Committee test report.

What restrictions apply to cotton track suits and swimwear imported from Bangladesh?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduced Para 19 to the ITC (HS) 2022 General Notes, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh; importers should verify whether their specific goods are covered or whether the Para 2 or Para 3 exemptions apply before selecting the port of import.

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