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Of wool

Knitted wool shawls, scarves, mufflers and similar accessories

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6117 10 20 (Knitted wool shawls, scarves, mufflers and the like) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-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 (PSIC) certifying wool/blend composition, a Certificate of Origin, and a brand-owner certificate of genuineness are required at the bill of entry, along with azo-dye compliance documentation under General Note 10.

What this is
HSN code
6117 10 20
Chapter
61 · Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) 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 genuineness certificate from brand owner
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country certifying the composition of the woollen textile or blend. Additionally secure a Certificate of Origin and a certificate from the brand owner confirming the genuineness of the product, its markings, and authority to use the brand name — all three documents are mandatory 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. 2
    Ensure the PSIC from the accredited laboratory also certifies 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 composition remains mandatory for all origins.
    General Note 10 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
  3. 3
    Verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025: Para 19 of the General Notes introduced port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh. Confirm whether the consignment origin triggers those restrictions; exempted goods are described in Para 2 and Para 3 of that Notification.
    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 presenting a PSIC that addresses only azo-dye absence while omitting the separate composition-and-blend certificate and the brand-owner genuineness certificate — both of which are independently required under General Note 11. A consignment arriving with only one of these three instruments will be detained pending production of the missing documents, accruing demurrage and ground rent at the port. Brand-owner certificates must name the specific importer and authorise use of the brand for the imported consignment; generic letters of appointment do not satisfy the requirement.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 6117 10 20 require BIS certification?
No, knitted wool shawls and scarves are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy, General Note 11, read with Notification No. CER(18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988 and the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001.
Are imports of this product from Bangladesh subject to port restrictions?
Potentially yes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods from Bangladesh; the importer must verify whether this HSN falls within the restricted scope or within the Para 2 and Para 3 exemptions.
Does the azo-dye testing exemption for EU and listed countries remove the PSIC requirement entirely?
No. The exemption covers azo-dye testing only; the PSIC certifying wool or blend composition under General Note 11 remains mandatory for all countries of origin without exception.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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