Of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more

Hosiery of synthetic fibres, 67 decitex or more per single yarn

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6115 22 00 (hosiery of synthetic fibres, 67 decitex or more per single yarn) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports of certain goods originating from Bangladesh.

What this is

HSN code

6115 22 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 lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) 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 azo dyes. Testing for azo dyes is exempted only for imports originating from the 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 compliance with DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, which introduced General Note 19 imposing port restrictions on import of certain goods from Bangladesh. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Note 19 of the ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most frequent error on this tariff line is assuming the PSIC exemption for listed countries covers all documentation requirements: the exemption applies only to azo-dye testing, not to the PSIC itself, which remains required for composition and other parameters regardless of origin. Importers from Bangladesh must also separately assess whether their specific goods qualify under the paragraph 2 or 3 carve-outs in DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before selecting a port of entry; an incorrect port selection triggers detention and re-routing costs.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6115 22 00 require BIS certification?

No, knitted hosiery of synthetic fibres is 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 through the General Note 10 Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement and, where applicable, the Bangladesh port-restriction regime under General Note 19.

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

Only the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing per General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins must submit a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid Textile Committee or CSRTI test report.

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

Not necessarily: paragraphs 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 list exempted goods; importers must review those carve-outs against their specific product to determine whether the port restrictions in paragraph 1 and General Note 19 apply.

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