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Hosiery and socks of other textile materials

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6115 99 90 (hosiery of other textile materials) 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 azo dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduces port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh that may apply to this tariff line.

What this is

HSN code

6115 99 90

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 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 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
If importing from Bangladesh, verify applicability of the port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022 by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Review Para 1 for port restrictions, and Paras 2 and 3 for exempted goods before routing the consignment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 of General Notes, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The azo-dye testing exemption is origin-specific and narrow: it applies only to the nine listed countries and covers azo-dye testing alone — the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for other composition and safety parameters remains mandatory for all origins. Presenting a test report limited to azo-dye parameters for a non-exempt origin, or omitting the PSIC altogether in the belief that the fabric is a minor accessory item, will result in consignment detention at the port pending rectification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6115 99 90 require BIS certification?

No. There is no BIS Quality Control Order covering hosiery of other textile materials under this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, primarily through the azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and the Bangladesh-origin port restriction under General Note 19.

Is a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate required for consignments originating from the European Union?

EU-origin consignments are exempt from azo-dye testing specifically, but a PSIC from an accredited laboratory covering other prohibited hazardous dye parameters remains required under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

What are the port restrictions for imports from Bangladesh under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduces port restrictions for certain goods from Bangladesh under Para 19 of the General Notes; exempted goods are listed in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification, which should be verified before routing the consignment.

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