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Men's or boys' woollen suits, jackets, trousers (woven, other)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6203 31 90 (men's or boys' garments of wool or fine animal hair, other) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 read with Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying fibre composition, a certificate of origin, and a brand-owner genuineness certificate are mandatory accompanying documents. Imports from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025.

What this is
HSN code
6203 31 90
Chapter
62 · Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted
Primary regulator
DGFT · Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 and ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 62
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 (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the fibre composition of the woollen or blended textile. The consignment must also be accompanied by a certificate of origin and a certificate from the brand owner confirming the genuineness of the product, markings, and authority to use their brand names.
    Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB dated 07-03-1988 · Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 · General Note 11 of ITC (HS) Import Policy
  2. 2
    Ensure the PSIC additionally certifies the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Testing for azo-dye presence is exempted only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; all other origins must comply in full.
    General Note 10 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
  3. 3
    If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify compliance with DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025: import is subject to the port restrictions specified in Para 1 of General Note Para 19 of the ITC (HS) 2022. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in Paras 2 and 3 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 fibre-composition certification and the brand-owner genuineness certificate — both of which are independently required under General Note 11. Customs officers treat a missing brand-owner certificate as grounds for detention even when the PSIC is current and the azo-dye result is clear; procurement teams should confirm all three documents are obtained from separate issuing parties before vessel departure.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 6203 31 90 require BIS certification?
No, woven men's or boys' woollen garments are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 read with Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB, with PSIC, certificate of origin, and brand-owner certificate requirements under General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) policy.
Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing for this tariff line?
Per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14 June 2023 and General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy, azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; a PSIC certifying composition and hazardous-dye absence remains required for all other origins.
Do Bangladesh-origin garments under this HSN face any additional restrictions?
Yes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes of the ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh; importers must confirm whether the consignment qualifies for an exemption under Paras 2 or 3 before routing.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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