NBC Warfare suits and the like (conforming to IS 17377)

NBC warfare suits and similar protective garments for men

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6210 40 20 (NBC Warfare suits and the like) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 covering hazardous azo-dye absence. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 imposes additional port restrictions on imports originating from Bangladesh where the Para 19 conditions apply.

What this is

HSN code

6210 40 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and Para 19 overlay, 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 of the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Testing for azo dyes 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
Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of Para 19 introduced under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Confirm the specific port of import complies with the stated port restrictions; consignments not covered by the Para 2 and Para 3 exemptions must enter only through the notified ports.
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 NBC warfare suits, as specialised protective garments, fall outside the standard textile PSIC and azo-dye testing regime. The obligation under General Note 10 applies to all textile articles regardless of end-use specification; a missing or deficient PSIC triggers consignment detention and demurrage at the port of import, with no rectification pathway once the bill of entry is assessed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6210 40 20 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers NBC warfare suits or protective garments under this tariff line. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 and a Bangladesh-origin port restriction under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Is the PSIC azo-dye testing requirement waived for all developed-country origins?

No. The azo-dye testing exemption applies only to imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom; all other origins must furnish a PSIC or valid Textile Committee or CSRTI test report certifying absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.

When does the Bangladesh-origin port restriction under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to this HSN?

The restriction applies where the consignment is not covered by the exemptions listed in Para 2 and Para 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26; importers should verify the exemption list against the specific goods and route compliant consignments through the notified ports only.

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