GARMENTS, MADE UP OF KNITTED OR CROCHETED FABRICS OF HEADING 5903, 5906 OR 5907

Garments of coated, rubberised or impregnated knitted fabrics

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6113 00 00 (Garments made up of knitted or crocheted fabrics of heading 5903, 5906 or 5907) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering prohibited hazardous 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

6113 00 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy 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 for azo dyes 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
For consignments originating from Bangladesh, verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 and comply with the port restrictions stated in para 1 of General Note 19 of the ITC (HS) 2022. Confirm whether the goods fall under the exempted categories listed in paras 2 and 3 before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Note 19, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption applies broadly to all preferred-origin countries — it covers only the nine listed jurisdictions, and a PSIC omission from any other origin results in consignment detention at the port of import pending laboratory clearance. For Bangladesh-origin garments, the port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 is an independent compliance layer; arriving at a non-notified port voids the import basis even when the PSIC is fully in order.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6113 00 00 require BIS certification?

No, garments of coated or rubberised knitted fabrics are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for prohibited azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

Which countries are exempt from the azo-dye PSIC requirement for this HSN?

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 for other composition and quality parameters remains required for all origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

What port restrictions apply to Bangladesh-origin garments under this tariff line?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced General Note 19 to the ITC (HS) 2022, restricting import of certain goods from Bangladesh to specified ports; exempted goods are listed in paras 2 and 3 of that notification and must be verified before routing the consignment.

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