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Men's or boys' outerwear of other textile materials

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6203 39 19 (Other men's or boys' garments of other textile materials) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering prohibited azo-dye absence required under General Note 10. Imports originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions introduced under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025.

What this is

HSN code

6203 39 19

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 62

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy 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. Testing is exempted for imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom 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 Para 19 of the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022, as introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26. Confirm the port of import is among those permitted under Para 1 of that notification, and check whether the goods fall under the exempted categories listed in Paras 2 and 3.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · ITC (HS) 2022 General Notes, Para 19

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption applies universally. The exemption covers only the nine listed countries; garments sourced from all other origins — including Bangladesh, China, and ASEAN suppliers — require a PSIC or Textile Committee test report at the bill of entry. A missing PSIC triggers consignment detention and demurrage; the Bangladesh-port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 is an independent compliance obligation that must be verified separately.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6203 39 19 require BIS certification?

No, men's and boys' woven outerwear is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for azo-dye absence and, where applicable, Bangladesh-origin port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Which countries are exempt from the azo-dye PSIC requirement?

Only imports from EU member states, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy; PSIC is mandatory for all other origins.

What restrictions apply to garments imported from Bangladesh under this tariff line?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods originating from Bangladesh; importers must confirm that the intended port of entry is notified under Para 1 and verify whether the specific goods qualify for any exemption under Paras 2 or 3.

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