Of cotton

Cotton hosiery, socks, stockings and tights, knitted or crocheted

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6115 95 00 (Of cotton) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate confirming absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports of certain goods originating from Bangladesh.

What this is

HSN code

6115 95 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 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 (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) laboratory, certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and 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 applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, which introduces General Note 19 imposing port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh to India. Confirm whether the consignment falls within the exempted categories listed in Paragraphs 2 and 3 before routing through the bill of entry port.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Note 19, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The azo-dye PSIC exemption is origin-specific and product-parameter-limited: it covers azo-dye testing only, not the full scope of the PSIC requirement. Importers sourcing from non-exempt origins who present only a Certificate of Analysis in lieu of a PSIC from an accredited laboratory risk detention and demurrage at the port of entry, as the Textile Committee test report must specifically certify absence of prohibited hazardous dyes per General Note 10.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6115 95 00 require BIS certification?

No, cotton hosiery and knitted socks under this tariff line are 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, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 and port-restriction provisions under General Note 19.

Which laboratories can issue the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for azo-dye compliance?

The PSIC must be issued by an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or alternatively a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory is accepted, per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14 June 2023.

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

Not necessarily — Paragraphs 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 list exempted goods; importers must verify whether their specific consignment qualifies for an exemption before selecting the port of import.

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