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Men's or boys' nightwear, underwear, robes of other textile materials

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6207 99 90 (men's or boys' singlets, underpants, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes and similar articles of other textile materials) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes is mandatory under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Bangladesh-origin consignments are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

What this is

HSN code

6207 99 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10, Chapter 62

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
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. Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempted from azo-dye testing only; the PSIC for other composition and safety parameters remains required for all origins.
General Note 10 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
For consignments originating in or transiting through Bangladesh, verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Consignments subject to Para 19 of the General Notes must be routed only through the ports specified in Para 1; exemptions for certain goods are listed in Paras 2 and 3 of the same notification.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 of General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the azo-dye testing exemption for EU and listed-country origins eliminates the PSIC requirement altogether. The exemption is limited to the azo-dye test only; a full Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering other hazardous-dye and composition parameters remains mandatory regardless of origin. Filing a bill of entry without a valid PSIC exposes the consignment to detention and ground rent pending rectification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6207 99 90 require BIS certification?

No, woven men's and boys' nightwear and similar articles of other textile materials 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 a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing for this tariff line?

Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origin countries must submit an azo-dye-free PSIC.

Do Bangladesh-origin consignments face additional restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26?

Yes. Para 19 introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 imposes port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh; importers must confirm whether the consignment falls within the exempted categories under Paras 2 and 3 before selecting the port of entry.

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