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Women's or girls' garments of synthetic fibres, not knitted

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6204 23 90 (women's or girls' garments of synthetic fibres) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 imposes additional port restrictions on imports originating from Bangladesh under a newly introduced Para 19 of the General Notes.

What this is

HSN code

6204 23 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
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 in the exporting country, or a valid test report from the Textile Committee (TC) or the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI), certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Azo-dye testing is exempt 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
2
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify compliance with Para 19 of the General Notes as introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, including any applicable port restrictions stated in Para 1. Confirm whether the specific goods qualify under the exemptions listed in Paras 2 and 3 before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the PSIC requirement applies only to fabric imports and does not extend to finished garments. General Note 10 applies to all textile articles including woven apparel under Chapter 62, and a missing or deficient PSIC — absent an applicable country exemption — results in consignment detention at the port of import pending satisfactory test evidence. For Bangladesh-origin shipments, the port-restriction overlay under Para 19 is an independent requirement; PSIC compliance does not substitute for port eligibility.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6204 23 90 require BIS certification?

No, woven women's and girls' garments of synthetic fibres are outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally the azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and port-restriction controls under General Note 19.

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

Only imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from testing for azo-dye presence per General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins require a PSIC or valid TC/CSRTI test report.

What additional restrictions apply to Bangladesh-origin garments under this HSN?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes, imposing port restrictions on certain imports from Bangladesh; exempted goods are identified in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification, which must be checked before finalising the port of entry.

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