Of silk

Knitted hosiery of silk (stockings, tights, socks)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6115 29 10 (Of silk) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduces an additional port-restriction overlay for imports originating from Bangladesh under General Notes Para 19.

What this is

HSN code

6115 29 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and General Notes Para 19

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 absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only.
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 Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26, including the port restrictions stated in Para 1 of that notification. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in Paras 2 and 3 before routing the consignment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025

A word of counsel

The azo-dye testing exemption is country-of-origin specific and covers only the nine listed countries; importers sourcing silk hosiery from any other origin — including trans-shipped goods re-exported through an exempt country — must present a valid PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report at the bill of entry. Absence of this document results in consignment detention and demurrage pending re-export or destruction, with no rectification window analogous to labelling defects.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6115 29 10 require BIS certification?

No, knitted silk hosiery is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers this product family. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10.

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

Only EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing under DGFT Public Notice 14/2023; a valid PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report is required for all other origins.

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

Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 regulates import of certain goods from Bangladesh with port restrictions as stated in Para 1; importers must check Paras 2 and 3 to confirm whether silk hosiery under HSN 6115 29 10 falls within the exempted categories.

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