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Of wool or fine animal hair

Men's or boys' trousers and suits of wool or fine animal hair

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6203 41 00 (Of wool or fine animal hair) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) import policy under the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001, read with Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988 and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, as referenced in General Note 11. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying fibre composition, a certificate of origin, and a brand-owner authenticity certificate are mandated for all consignments, with an additional azo-dye test requirement under General Note 10.

What this is
HSN code
6203 41 00
Chapter
62 · Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted
Primary regulator
DGFT · Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001; General Notes 10 and 11 of ITC (HS) Policy
Customs documentation
  • Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited laboratory
  • Certificate of origin from exporter
  • Brand-owner authenticity 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 textile or blend. Also secure a certificate of origin and a certificate from the brand owner confirming the genuineness of the product, its markings, and the authority to use the brand name.
    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 also certifies the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Testing for azo dyes is exempted only for imports originating from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom; all other origins must provide a conforming test result.
    General Note 10 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
  3. 3
    If the consignment originates from or is routed through Bangladesh, verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025: Para 19 of the General Notes introduces port restrictions for imports of certain goods from Bangladesh to India. Confirm whether the goods fall under the exempted categories listed in Para 2 and Para 3 before filing the bill of entry.
    DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Note Para 19 of ITC (HS) 2022
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is presenting a PSIC that covers only azo-dye absence while omitting the separate fibre-composition certification and brand-owner authenticity certificate required under General Note 11. All three documents — composition PSIC, certificate of origin, and brand-owner certificate — must accompany the consignment; a customs officer who identifies any one as missing may detain the consignment and impose demurrage pending rectification, and a composition or labelling discrepancy may constitute a mis-declaration under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 6203 41 00 require BIS certification?
No, men's or boys' woven garments of wool are not subject to any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001, with PSIC, certificate of origin, and brand-owner authenticity certificate required at the bill of entry.
Is azo-dye testing waived for all origin countries?
No. The exemption from azo-dye testing applies only to imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; consignments from all other origins must carry a conforming PSIC.
What is the effect of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 on this tariff line?
Para 19 introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 imposes port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh; importers must confirm whether HSN 6203 41 00 falls within the restricted category or qualifies under the Para 2 or Para 3 exemptions before designating the port of entry.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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