Of wool or fine animal hair

Hosiery of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6115 29 20 (Of wool or fine animal hair) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under General Note 11, read with Notification No. CER(18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988 and the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering fibre composition, a certificate of origin, and a brand-owner authenticity certificate are mandatory accompanying documents at the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

6115 29 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 11; Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited laboratory
Certificate of origin from exporter
Brand-owner authenticity certificate from brand owner

Compliance steps

1
Procure a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country certifying the fibre composition of the woollen textile or blend, a certificate of origin, and a certificate from the brand owner confirming the genuineness of the product, markings, and authority to use the brand name. All three documents must accompany the consignment at the bill of entry.
General Note 11 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · Notification No. CER(18)/99-CLB dated 07-03-1988 · Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001
2
Additionally obtain a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Testing for azo-dye presence 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 ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
3
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 and the port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes. Exemptions from port restrictions are set out in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Notes Para 19 of ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is arriving at the port of import with only the azo-dye PSIC and overlooking the separate woollen-textile composition PSIC and the brand-owner authenticity certificate required under General Note 11. These are distinct documents from distinct issuers — the composition PSIC certifies fibre blend, while the brand-owner certificate addresses intellectual-property compliance — and the absence of either triggers consignment detention regardless of azo-dye clearance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6115 29 20 require BIS certification?

No, knitted hosiery of wool or fine animal hair is not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under General Note 11, read with the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001.

Are imports from the EU exempt from the azo-dye PSIC requirement under this tariff line?

Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; the composition PSIC and brand-owner authenticity certificate under General Note 11 remain mandatory for all origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

What additional restrictions apply if the consignment is imported from Bangladesh?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced port restrictions under Para 19 of the General Notes for certain goods imported from Bangladesh; the importer must check whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification before routing the shipment.

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