Embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft

Men's shirts of man-made fibres, Lucknow Chikan embroidery

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6205 30 10 (Embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft) is subject to ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under DGFT Notification 20/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022, which limits this tariff line to goods produced by GI-certified craftspersons registered against GI No. 119. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying absence of prohibited hazardous dyes is also required under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy, and consignments from Bangladesh are subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 07/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6205 30 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 62 (GI No. 119 condition)

Customs documentation

GI-certification declaration from exporter
Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
ITC (HS) policy compliance from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the foreign manufacturer or supplier is certified and listed as an authorised user in the Geographical Indication Registry against GI No. 119 under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Import of shirts described as Lucknow Chikan Craft from an uncertified producer violates Supplementary Notes 3(a) and 3(b) of Chapter 62 and renders the consignment liable to detention.
DGFT Notification 20/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022 · Supplementary Notes 3(a) and 3(b), Chapter 62, ITC (HS) 2022
2
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI, certifying the absence of prohibited azo dyes before shipment. Testing for azo dyes 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
3
Where the consignment originates from or is routed through Bangladesh, confirm applicability of Para 19 of the General Notes as introduced by DGFT Notification 07/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Review the port-restriction list in Para 1 and the exemption carve-outs in Paras 2 and 3 before filing the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 07/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 of General Notes, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the Lucknow Chikan Craft description as a product-type descriptor rather than a GI-linked legal condition: any shirt labelled as such must originate from a producer who is a registered authorised user under GI No. 119, and a commercial invoice or certificate of origin alone does not satisfy this requirement. At the bill of entry stage, customs may seek documentary proof of the supplier's GI-registry status; failure to produce this evidence can result in consignment detention and, where the GI claim is found false, referral under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6205 30 10 require BIS certification?

No, men's shirts of man-made fibres embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy, with a GI No. 119 producer-certification condition under DGFT Notification 20/2015-20.

What documentation proves GI compliance for this tariff line?

The supplier must be listed as an authorised user in the Geographical Indication Registry against GI No. 119; a declaration or certificate from the GI Registry or the certifying body confirming the supplier's registered status must accompany the commercial documentation at the bill of entry.

Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 07/2025-26 apply to all consignments under this HSN?

The port restrictions under Para 19 of the General Notes apply specifically to imports from Bangladesh; consignments from other origins are not affected, though the GI-certification and azo-dye PSIC requirements remain applicable regardless of country of origin.

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