Embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft

Women's or girls' garments embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6204 19 91 (Embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), including a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for azo-dye absence under General Note 10 and Supplementary Notes 3(a) and (b) of Chapter 62. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 additionally regulates imports of certain goods from Bangladesh with designated port restrictions under General Note para 19.

What this is

HSN code

6204 19 91

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 62 (General Note 10; Supplementary Notes 3(a) and (b))

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy declaration from 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. Azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023 · Supplementary Notes 3(a) and (b) of Chapter 62
2
Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, confirm compliance with DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025: para 19 of the General Notes restricts import to designated ports, with exemptions set out in paras 2 and 3. Verify the port of entry against the notified list before the bill of lading is issued.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Notes para 19, paras 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 compliance requirements under Supplementary Notes 3(a) and (b) of Chapter 62. The exemption covers azo-dye testing only; PSIC for other prohibited hazardous dyes and the Chapter 62 supplementary-note obligations remain in force regardless of origin. For Bangladesh-origin goods, the port restriction under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 operates independently and non-compliant routing results in consignment detention pending re-routing or re-export.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6204 19 91 require BIS certification?

No, women's and girls' garments embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft 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 for hazardous dye absence under General Note 10 and Chapter 62 Supplementary Notes.

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

Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye presence testing only; PSIC for other prohibited hazardous dyes and Chapter 62 supplementary-note compliance remain required for all origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to this HSN?

Yes, where applicable — para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 restricts import of certain goods from Bangladesh to designated ports; consignments qualifying under the exemptions in paras 2 and 3 are excluded from this restriction.

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