Handloom

Men's or boys' cotton nightwear and similar articles, handloom

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6207 21 10 (Handloom — men's or boys' cotton nightwear and similar woven articles) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory certifying textile composition and confirming absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Bangladesh-origin consignments are subject to additional port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6207 21 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Notes 10 and 11, Chapter 62

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited laboratory
Certificate of Origin from exporter
Brand genuineness certificate from brand owner

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 (TC) or CSRTI laboratory — certifying the fabric composition and confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Testing for azo dyes 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
Where the consignment contains woollen or blended textile content, accompany the shipment with a PSIC certifying textile composition, a Certificate of Origin, and a certificate from the brand owner confirming the genuineness of the product and markings and authorising use of brand names. Compliance with the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 read with the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 is mandatory.
General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · Notification No. CER(18)/99-CLB dated 07-03-1988 · Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001
3
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 by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Review the exempted-goods lists under Paras 2 and 3 of that notification before routing to port.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · Para 19 of ITC (HS) 2022 General Notes

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is presenting a PSIC that certifies azo-dye absence but omits fabric composition — both elements are independently required, and a certificate addressing only one triggers consignment hold at the port of import pending a supplementary report. For mixed or blended cotton-wool constructions under this 8-digit heading, the woolens-regime documents under General Note 11 stack on top of the General Note 10 azo-dye PSIC; many importers submit only the General Note 10 report and face detention when the customs officer invokes the woollens overlay.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6207 21 10 require BIS certification?

No, men's or boys' cotton nightwear and similar handloom articles are not subject to any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates under General Notes 10 and 11.

Are azo-dye test requirements waived for all origins, or only specific countries?

The azo-dye testing exemption applies only to imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins must submit a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid TC or CSRTI test report.

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

Yes, where applicable — Para 19 of the ITC (HS) 2022 General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 restricts entry points for certain goods of Bangladesh origin; importers must check Paras 2 and 3 of that notification to confirm whether this specific cotton-handloom sub-heading falls within the exempted list.

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