Of artificial fibres

Knitted swimwear and ski suits of artificial fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6112 49 20 (Of artificial fibres) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 also applies where imports originate from Bangladesh, imposing port restrictions under the new para 19 of the General Notes.

What this is

HSN code

6112 49 20

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, Chapter 61

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
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory in the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes. Azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and United Kingdom.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify compliance with para 19 of the General Notes as introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025, including applicable port restrictions under para 1, and confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in paras 2 and 3.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, para 19 of General Notes, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye exemption applies to all origins. The exemption is limited to nine specified countries; consignments from any other origin — including Bangladesh — require a valid PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report, and absence of this document at the bill-of-entry stage results in detention. Separately, Bangladesh-origin consignments now carry an additional port-restriction layer under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 that is independent of the PSIC requirement.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6112 49 20 require BIS certification?

No, knitted swimwear and ski suits of artificial fibres 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, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 and a Bangladesh-origin port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Is a PSIC required even when importing from an azo-dye-exempted country such as Japan or Australia?

The exemption applies only to azo-dye testing; a PSIC or valid test report may still be required for other prohibited hazardous dyes under General Note 10, and the underlying DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 should be reviewed to confirm the full scope of the exemption.

What port restrictions apply to Bangladesh-origin imports of this HSN?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduced para 19 in the General Notes restricting import of certain goods from Bangladesh to specified ports; the notification sets out exempted goods in paras 2 and 3, and the importer must confirm whether this HSN falls within those carve-outs before routing the consignment.

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