Embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft

Women's garments embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft

HSN 6204 59 11 (Embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import restricted to garments produced by GI-certified users registered against GI No. 119 under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering azo-dye absence is mandated under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy, and port-of-entry restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 may apply for consignments originating from Bangladesh.

1. 1
   Verify that the foreign manufacturer or exporter is a certified and recognised user listed in the Geographical Indication Registry against GI No. 119 for Lucknow Chikan Craft. Goods not produced by a GI-registered user do not qualify for classification under this tariff line and are liable to mis-declaration under the Customs Act, 1962.
   DGFT Notification 20/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022 · Supplementary Notes 3(a) and 3(b) of Chapter 62
2. 2
   Accompany the consignment with 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 azo dyes. Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only.
   General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
3. 3
   Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, confirm applicability of the port restrictions under Para 1 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 and verify whether the goods fall within any exemption under Paras 2 and 3 of that notification before routing the shipment.
   DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Notes Para 19 of ITC (HS) 2022