Other women's full-length or knee-length hosiery, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex

Women's fine-denier hosiery, stockings and tights

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6115 30 00 (Other women's full-length or knee-length hosiery, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes is mandatory under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Consignments originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6115 30 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
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 in the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, confirming the 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; 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
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify compliance with the port restrictions and applicable exemptions set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of General Note Para 19, introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26. Route the consignment only through permitted ports where the Bangladesh-origin restrictions apply.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 of General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that sourcing from an azo-dye-exempted country (such as an EU member state) eliminates the PSIC requirement entirely. The azo-dye exemption is narrow: it covers testing for azo dyes only, not the full scope of the PSIC covering other hazardous substances and composition. A consignment from an exempt origin that arrives without any PSIC or test report is liable to detention and demurrage pending documentary rectification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6115 30 00 require BIS certification?

No, women's fine-denier hosiery is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. 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 of the ITC (HS) policy.

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

Imports from EU member states, 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 provide a PSIC or test report confirming azo-dye absence.

Do the Bangladesh-origin port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to this HSN?

Yes, where applicable — Para 19 introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 regulates import of certain goods from Bangladesh with port restrictions as stated in Para 1; importers should verify whether this HSN falls within the exempted goods listed in Paras 2 and 3.

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