Khadi

Women's or girls' woven garments of khadi

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6204 29 12 (Khadi) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under which import of textile and textile articles requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Imports originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6204 29 12

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy compliance 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 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
For consignments originating from Bangladesh, verify applicability of the port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes of the ITC (HS) 2022 and confirm that the port of import is permitted. Consult the exemption categories listed in Paras 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 to determine whether the specific goods qualify.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 of ITC (HS) General Notes

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye exemption applies broadly; it covers only the nine named countries and does not extend to other origins, including Bangladesh, China, or any other exporter. A consignment arriving without a valid PSIC or test report from an accredited laboratory is liable to detention at the port of import, with demurrage accumulating until the deficient documentation is produced or the goods are re-exported.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6204 29 12 require BIS certification?

No, woven khadi garments are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime; no BIS QCO covers this product family. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10.

Which 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 the presence of prohibited azo dyes; all other origins must supply a PSIC or valid test report per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Do Bangladesh-origin khadi garments face any additional restrictions beyond the azo-dye PSIC requirement?

Yes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced port restrictions under Para 19 of the ITC (HS) General Notes for imports of certain goods from Bangladesh; importers must verify whether their specific goods fall within the exempted categories in Paras 2 and 3 before shipment.

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