Of man-made fibres

Knitted or crocheted shawls, scarves, mufflers of man-made fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6117 10 40 (shawls, scarves, mufflers and similar accessories of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduces additional port restrictions on imports from Bangladesh under General Note para 19.

What this is

HSN code

6117 10 40

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Notes 10 and 19, Chapter 61

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Port-restriction 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 or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Testing for azo dyes is exempted only for imports from 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
For consignments originating from or routed through Bangladesh, verify compliance with DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, which introduces port restrictions under General Note para 19. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed at paras 2 and 3 of that Notification before filing the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Note 19 of the ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye PSIC exemption for listed countries covers all documentation requirements. The exemption applies to azo-dye testing only; a test report confirming absence of other prohibited hazardous dyes remains required for all origins, and omitting it at the bill-of-entry stage triggers e-Sanchit verification failure and consignment detention. Separately, importers sourcing from Bangladesh must map their goods against the para 2 and 3 exemption lists under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before shipment, not on arrival.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6117 10 40 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted clothing accessories of man-made fibres are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 and port-restriction conditions under General Note 19.

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

Testing for azo dyes is exempted only for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; the PSIC for other prohibited hazardous dyes remains required for all origins.

What port restrictions apply to imports from Bangladesh under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduces port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh to India under General Note para 19; goods falling within the exempted categories at paras 2 and 3 of that Notification are not subject to the port restriction.

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