Of cotton other than hand printed

Women's cotton nightwear, pyjamas, bathrobes, and similar articles

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6208 19 10 (women's or girls' cotton nightwear and similar articles, other than hand printed) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. Consignments originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6208 19 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and General Note 19, 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 in the exporting country, or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Azo-dye testing 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
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify compliance with Para 19 of the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022 as introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, including the port restrictions stated in Para 1 and the exemptions in Paras 2 and 3.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the PSIC requirement applies only to certain product types or origins — it applies to all textile and textile articles, with the azo-dye testing exemption available only for the nine listed country origins. Separately, the Bangladesh port-restriction overlay introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 is a recent and distinct requirement; importers sourcing from Bangladesh must confirm the port of entry is notified under Para 1 of that notification before vessel departure.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6208 19 10 require BIS certification?

No, women's cotton nightwear and similar woven articles are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for azo-dye absence 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; the PSIC for other composition and safety parameters remains required even for these origins, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

What additional restriction applies to imports from Bangladesh?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh to India; importers must verify whether their consignment falls under the exemptions in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification.

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