Of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex

Fine synthetic-fibre hosiery under 67 decitex (tights, stockings, pantyhose)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6115 21 00 (hosiery of synthetic fibres, single yarn below 67 decitex) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 applies port restrictions to imports originating from Bangladesh under paragraph 19 of the General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022.

What this is

HSN code

6115 21 00

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 laboratory
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy compliance from 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 or CSRTI laboratory, confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before shipment. 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 parameters remains required.
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 the applicable port restrictions under paragraph 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26. Confirm whether the consignment qualifies for any exemption under paragraphs 2 or 3 of that notification before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, General Notes paragraph 19, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption for listed countries extends to all textile compliance requirements. The PSIC exemption covers azo-dye testing only; other composition and hazardous-substance parameters under General Note 10 remain mandatory regardless of origin. Separately, the Bangladesh-origin port restriction under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 is a routing constraint: presenting a consignment at a non-notified port will trigger detention and re-routing liability, even when all other documentation is in order.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6115 21 00 require BIS certification?

No, synthetic-fibre hosiery of this tariff line falls 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 the PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and, where applicable, the Bangladesh-origin port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing for this HSN?

Per General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023, imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; PSIC for other parameters remains required for all origins.

Do the Bangladesh-origin port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all hosiery consignments from Bangladesh?

The port restrictions apply as stated in paragraph 1 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26; consignments qualifying as exempted goods under paragraphs 2 and 3 are excluded from the restriction and should be documented accordingly at the bill of entry.

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