Khadi

Women's woven outerwear and clothing articles of khadi

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6204 39 12 (Khadi woven women's and girls' garments) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under which all textile and textile articles require a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate attesting to the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports originating from Bangladesh under General Note para 19 of the ITC (HS) 2022.

What this is

HSN code

6204 39 12

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 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 before shipment. 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
2
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify compliance with the port restrictions introduced under para 19 of the General Notes of the ITC (HS) 2022, as notified by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in paras 2 and 3 of that notification 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 frequent error on this tariff line is shipping from a non-exempt country without a PSIC, on the assumption that khadi's niche market status or low volumes attract softer scrutiny. A missing or deficient PSIC results in consignment detention at port pending re-testing or re-export; there is no provision for post-arrival rectification of a PSIC gap. Importers sourcing from Bangladesh should additionally confirm the port-restriction applicability under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before booking freight, as diversion after departure is costly.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6204 39 12 require BIS certification?

No, woven khadi garments are not subject to any BIS Quality Control Order. Import compliance is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally the PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and, where Bangladesh is the origin country, the port restrictions under General Note para 19.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing under General Note 10?

Only imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering other composition and safety parameters remains required regardless of origin.

Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all khadi garments?

The port restrictions under para 19 of General Note of ITC (HS) 2022 apply to imports from Bangladesh generally, but paras 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 list categories of exempted goods — the importer must verify whether their specific consignment qualifies for exemption before routing.

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