Dressing gowns and bathrobes of silk

Women's or girls' silk dressing gowns and bathrobes

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6208 99 20 (Dressing gowns and bathrobes of silk) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy controls administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering prohibited azo-dye absence under General Note 10. Imports originating in Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions introduced under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025.

What this is

HSN code

6208 99 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and Notification 7/2025-26

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) 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. Azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports 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
2
If the consignment originates in Bangladesh, verify compliance with the port restrictions and conditions set out in Para 1 of General Note 19 introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26. Confirm whether the specific goods qualify under the exemptions listed in Para 2 and Para 3 of that notification before routing.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 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 assuming that the PSIC requirement does not apply to silk garments because the goods are high-value or low-volume. General Note 10 applies to all textile articles regardless of fibre type or unit value; a missing or defective PSIC results in consignment detention at the port of entry. Importers from non-exempt origins who file without a valid PSIC face both denial of out-of-charge and potential confiscation of the consignment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6208 99 20 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers women's or girls' silk dressing gowns and bathrobes. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally through the mandatory azo-dye Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10.

Which exporting countries are exempt from azo-dye testing under General Note 10?

Testing for prohibited azo dyes is exempted for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom only; all other origins require a PSIC or valid Textile Committee or CSRTI test report per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

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

The port restrictions under Para 1 of General Note 19 apply to consignments originating in Bangladesh, but Para 2 and Para 3 of the same notification provide specific exemptions; importers must verify whether their goods qualify under those carve-outs before selecting a port of entry.

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