Surgical gowns and drapes conforming to IS 17334

Surgical gowns and drapes of nonwoven fabrics

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6210 10 20 (Surgical gowns and drapes conforming to IS 17334) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import permitted subject to compliance with applicable General Notes. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying absence of prohibited azo dyes is mandated under General Note 10, and DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 introduces port restrictions on imports from Bangladesh where applicable.

What this is

HSN code

6210 10 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy 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. The azo-dye testing exemption applies only to 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
Verify whether the consignment originates from Bangladesh. If so, confirm compliance with Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26, which imposes port restrictions on specified goods imported from Bangladesh into India; consult Paras 2 and 3 for any applicable exemptions before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming IS 17334 conformity — the Indian Standard referenced in the tariff descriptor — satisfies the import documentation requirement. IS 17334 is the product-specification standard embedded in the tariff classification; it does not substitute for the PSIC or test report required under General Note 10. A consignment correctly classified as IS 17334-conforming but lacking the azo-dye test report will be detained at the port of entry pending documentation, attracting demurrage and ground rent.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6210 10 20 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers surgical gowns and drapes under this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, including the azo-dye Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 and the Bangladesh port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

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

Only the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing under General Note 10; the PSIC for other compositional parameters and prohibited dyes beyond the azo-dye exemption remains required even for these origins.

What port restrictions apply to imports of surgical gowns and drapes from Bangladesh?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh; importers must review Paras 2 and 3 of that notification to determine whether a specific exemption applies before routing the consignment.

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