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Babies' garments and clothing accessories of cotton, other

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6209 20 90 (Other babies' garments and clothing accessories of cotton) is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for azo-dye absence under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduces additional port-restriction controls on imports from Bangladesh under General Note para 19.

What this is

HSN code

6209 20 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 62 (General Notes 10 and 19)

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Bangladesh-origin compliance declaration to 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. This requirement applies to all origins except 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 originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 and confirm the port of import complies with the port restrictions stated in para 1 of General Note 19. Check whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in paras 2 and 3 before filing the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Note 19, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption covers all compliance obligations for the nine listed origins. The exemption is limited to azo-dye testing only; the PSIC requirement for composition and other prohibited substances remains in force for all origins without exception. Separately, the Bangladesh port-restriction overlay under General Note 19 applies irrespective of dye-testing status, and filing at a non-notified port can result in consignment detention and demurrage pending re-routing.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6209 20 90 require BIS certification?

No, babies' garments and clothing accessories of cotton 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, principally through the azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and the Bangladesh-origin port restrictions under General Note 19.

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

EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only, per General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; PSIC for other parameters remains required.

Does DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all imports or only to those from Bangladesh?

The port restrictions introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 under General Note 19 apply specifically to imports from Bangladesh; goods from other origins are not subject to that notification's port-restriction conditions, though exemptions for certain Bangladeshi goods are set out in paras 2 and 3 of that notification.

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