Personal protective garments for surgical/medical use (felt or non-woven) conforming to IS 17423)

Personal protective garments for surgical and medical use

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6210 40 60 (Personal protective garments for surgical/medical use, felt or non-woven) is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with the tariff line cross-referenced to IS 17423 and IS 11871. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying absence of prohibited azo dyes is mandated under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Bangladesh-origin consignments are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6210 40 60

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 62 (IS 17423 / IS 11871 conformance)

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 (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee (TC) or CSRTI laboratory, confirming the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; all other origins must present the PSIC.
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 and, if so, confirm compliance with the port restrictions and exemption conditions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022. Consignments not qualifying under the Para 2 and 3 exemptions must be routed only through the ports specified in Para 1 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 of General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is conflating the IS 17423 product-conformance reference in the tariff description with a BIS certification obligation. The IS number appears in the CTI descriptor to delimit the product scope — not to impose a Quality Control Order. Customs officers routinely verify that the goods are fighter-aircraft or surgical/medical protective garments conforming to IS 11871, so presenting clear product-specification documentation alongside the PSIC prevents detention at assessment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6210 40 60 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers this tariff line. IS 17423 and IS 11871 appear in the product description to define the scope of covered garments, not to impose a BIS certification obligation; import compliance is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Is the PSIC for azo-dye testing required for all origins?

No. Testing for the presence of azo dyes is exempted for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only; all other exporting countries must furnish a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid test report from TC or CSRTI per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

What additional restriction applies to Bangladesh-origin consignments?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh; importers must verify whether this tariff line qualifies for the Para 2 or Para 3 exemptions or must route through the specified ports listed in Para 1.

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