Of cotton

Knitted cotton shawls, scarves, mufflers and similar accessories

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6117 10 30 (Of cotton) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) covering the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports originating from Bangladesh, subject to the exemptions stated in paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification.

What this is

HSN code

6117 10 30

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 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 CSRTI laboratory, certifying 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.
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 DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025: confirm the port of import is among those permitted under paragraph 1 and assess whether the goods fall within the exempted categories under paragraphs 2 and 3 before filing the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, paragraph 19 of General Notes, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption for listed countries covers all PSIC requirements. The country-of-origin exemption applies to azo-dye testing only; the broader PSIC obligation covering other hazardous dyes and composition parameters remains in force regardless of origin. Separately, the Bangladesh port-restriction under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 is a recent overlay and applies at the bill-of-entry stage — routing the consignment through a non-permitted port triggers detention even where the PSIC is otherwise compliant.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6117 10 30 require BIS certification?

No, knitted cotton shawls and scarves are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally through the PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and the Bangladesh port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing for 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 PSIC for other hazardous dye parameters remains required for all origins per General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all cotton shawls and scarves?

The port restrictions apply to imports originating from Bangladesh as specified in paragraph 1 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26, unless the goods qualify for exemption under paragraphs 2 or 3 of the same notification; importers should confirm the applicable exemption status before booking the shipment.

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