Of synthetic fibres

Babies' garments and clothing accessories of synthetic fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6209 30 00 (Of synthetic fibres) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) confirming absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh under the revised General Notes framework.

What this is

HSN code

6209 30 00

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

Customs documentation

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

Compliance steps

1
Procure a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory in the exporting country, or a valid test report from the Textile Committee (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI), certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Azo-dye testing is exempted for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
For consignments originating from Bangladesh, verify applicability of the port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022. Check whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in Para 2 and Para 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before nominating the port of discharge.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye PSIC exemption for listed countries extends to all textile certification requirements — it covers azo-dye testing only, and the PSIC covering other prohibited hazardous dyes remains mandatory for every origin. Separately, importers sourcing babies' garments from Bangladesh frequently overlook the port restrictions introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26; routing a Bangladesh-origin consignment through a non-permitted port triggers detention and possible re-export regardless of the PSIC status.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6209 30 00 require BIS certification?

No, babies' garments of synthetic fibres are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally the PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and the Bangladesh port-restriction regime under General Note 19.

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

Per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023, azo-dye testing is exempted for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only; all other origins must furnish a PSIC or valid TC/CSRTI test report.

What port restrictions apply to imports of babies' garments from Bangladesh?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes of the ITC (HS) 2022, restricting import of certain goods from Bangladesh to specified ports; exempted goods are listed in Para 2 and Para 3 of that notification, and compliance must be confirmed before nominating the port of discharge.

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