Fighter Aircraft Clothing (Conforming to IS 11871)

Fighter aircraft clothing, high altitude protective garments

HSN 6210 40 50 (Fighter Aircraft Clothing conforming to IS 11871) is subject to 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 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports originating from Bangladesh, subject to the exemptions stated in paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification.

1. 1
   Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory in the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited azo dyes. Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; all other origins must produce the PSIC at the bill of entry.
   General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2. 2
   If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of the port restrictions introduced under paragraph 19 of the General Notes via DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Confirm whether the goods qualify for the exemptions listed in paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification before routing; non-exempt Bangladesh-origin consignments must enter only through the specified permitted ports.
   DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 of General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022
3. 3
   Confirm at the bill-of-entry stage that the goods conform to IS 5866 (high altitude clothing standard), as the customs officer is directed to verify that goods declared under this CTI are high altitude clothes conforming to IS 5866. Mis-declared or non-conforming goods are liable to detention and re-examination.
   CCR verification note · IS 5866 referenced under CTI 6210 40 50