Of silk

Men's or boys' woven silk suits, trousers, ensembles

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6203 49 10 (men's or boys' woven garments of silk) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 imposes additional port restrictions on imports of certain goods originating from Bangladesh.

What this is

HSN code

6203 49 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 62 (General Notes 10 and 19)

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited exporting-country lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

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 (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) laboratory, certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom 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
2
Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify compliance with Para 19 of the General Notes introduced under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, including the port restrictions stated in Para 1. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in Para 2 and Para 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 azo-dye PSIC exemption is country-of-origin specific and does not extend to goods merely transshipped through an exempt country — the exemption applies only to direct imports from the nine listed origins. For Bangladesh-origin silk garments, the Para 19 port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 operates independently of the PSIC requirement; a valid PSIC does not cure a port-restriction non-compliance, and consignments arriving at a non-notified port face detention and potential re-export at the importer's cost.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6203 49 10 require BIS certification?

No, woven silk garments for men and boys are 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 requirement covering prohibited azo dyes and, where applicable, port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Is the PSIC for azo dyes required for silk garments imported from Japan or the EU?

No. Testing for the presence of azo dyes is exempted for imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; imports from all other origins require the PSIC.

How does DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 affect silk garment imports from Bangladesh?

Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 imposes port restrictions on specified goods imported from Bangladesh; importers must confirm whether their specific goods are exempted under Para 2 or Para 3 and route the consignment only through the ports stated in Para 1.

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