Of synthetic fibres

Men's or boys' woven trousers and suits of synthetic fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6203 33 00 (Of synthetic fibres) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh, with exemptions specified in Paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification.

What this is

HSN code

6203 33 00

Chapter

62 · Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 62 (General Note 10; DGFT Notification 7/2025-26)

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited exporting-country laboratory
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Bangladesh-origin port-compliance declaration to 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. Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; all other origins must produce the PSIC at the bill of entry.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
For consignments originating in Bangladesh, verify compliance with Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Port restrictions apply as stated in Para 1 of that notification; goods falling within the exemption categories in Paras 2 and 3 are not subject to the port restriction.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 and Paras 1, 2 and 3

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye PSIC exemption for listed countries extends to all testing requirements: the exemption covers azo-dye testing only, and a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for composition and other prohibited substances remains required even for exempt origins. Separately, importers sourcing from Bangladesh should verify the port-restriction list under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before booking freight, as arrival at a non-notified port triggers detention and possible re-export.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6203 33 00 require BIS certification?

No, woven garments of synthetic fibres do not fall within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally the azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and, for Bangladesh-origin goods, the port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

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

The EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; all other exporting countries must furnish a PSIC or valid Textile Committee or CSRTI test report per General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all garment imports from Bangladesh?

No. The port restrictions in Para 1 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to certain goods only; goods falling within the exemption categories listed in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification are not subject to the restriction and may be imported through any notified customs port.

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