Embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft

Women's garments embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6204 49 12 (Embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with classification at this 8-digit tariff line conditional on the goods bearing embroidery produced by a GI-registered user certified under GI No. 119 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes is additionally required under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

What this is

HSN code

6204 49 12

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

GI-user certificate from GI Registry
Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that the Lucknow Chikan Craft embroidery on the garments was produced or manufactured by a person certified or recognised as a user in the Geographical Indication Registry against GI No. 119. Goods produced by an uncertified manufacturer do not qualify for classification under this tariff line and will be reclassified by customs.
DGFT Notification 20/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022 · Chapter 62 Supplementary Notes 3(a) and 3(b) · Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
2
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 absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; all other origins must comply.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
3
Where the consignment originates from or is routed through Bangladesh, verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, which introduces port restrictions under Para 19 of the General Notes for imports from Bangladesh. Goods qualifying under the exemptions in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification are excluded from the port restriction.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Notes Para 19, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The classification trap most frequently encountered on this tariff line is importing woven garments with chikan-style embroidery from manufacturers not listed as certified users in the GI Registry against GI No. 119 — the goods then fail to meet Supplementary Notes 3(a) and 3(b) of Chapter 62, triggering reclassification to a residual 8-digit heading, potential confiscation for mis-declaration, and retroactive duty recovery. Verify the GI Registry entry before placing the purchase order, not at the bill-of-entry stage.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6204 49 12 require BIS certification?

No, women's garments under this tariff line are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with classification conditional on GI No. 119 registration and a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for azo-dye compliance under General Note 10.

What proof of GI-registered user status is required at the bill of entry?

The importer must produce evidence that the manufacturer is certified or recognised as a user in the GI Registry against GI No. 119 as required by Chapter 62 Supplementary Notes 3(a) and 3(b); a printout of the GI Registry entry or a certificate from the GI Registry naming the specific manufacturer is the accepted form of evidence.

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

The port restrictions under Para 19 of the General Notes apply only to consignments originating from or routed through Bangladesh; goods qualifying under the exemptions in Paras 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 are excluded, and consignments from other origins are unaffected.

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