Of wool

Knitted or crocheted wool clothing accessories

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6117 80 20 (knitted or crocheted clothing accessories of wool) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy, read with Notification No. CER(18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988 and the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001. Consignments require a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying wool composition and blend, a certificate of origin, and a brand-owner genuineness certificate as mandatory accompanying documents.

What this is

HSN code

6117 80 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Import Policy, General Notes 10 and 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
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country certifying the exact composition of the woollen textile or blend. The PSIC must also confirm absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes, unless the origin is EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, or the United Kingdom, which 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 · General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy
2
Accompany the consignment with a certificate of origin and a certificate from the brand owner certifying the genuineness of the product, its markings, and the importer's authority to use the brand name. These are mandatory documentary requirements for all woollen textile and blended textile imports under General Note 11.
Notification No. CER(18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988 read with the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 · General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy
3
If the consignment originates from or is routed through Bangladesh, verify compliance with DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, which introduced Para 19 in the General Notes regulating such imports with port restrictions. Consult Para 2 and Para 3 of the notification for any applicable exemptions before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · Para 19, General Notes, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is presenting a PSIC that certifies only azo-dye absence while omitting the separate certification of fibre composition and blend ratio required under General Note 11. A PSIC from an accredited laboratory that addresses dye testing but is silent on wool composition is treated as non-compliant, triggering consignment detention at the port and demurrage liability until a conforming certificate is produced.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6117 80 20 require BIS certification?

No, knitted or crocheted clothing accessories of wool are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy read with the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001, with mandatory PSIC, certificate of origin, and brand-owner certification.

Is the azo-dye PSIC requirement waived for all origins?

No. Testing for prohibited hazardous azo dyes is exempted only for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; consignments from all other origins must carry an accredited-laboratory PSIC confirming azo-dye absence per General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

How does DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 affect imports of this product from Bangladesh?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh to India; importers must verify whether this tariff line falls within the restricted category or the exemptions listed in Para 2 and Para 3 before finalising the routing.

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