Women’s or girls’

Women's and girls' swimwear, ski suits, track suits

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6211 12 00 (Women's or girls' swimwear and track suits) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement covering the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Consignments originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6211 12 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and Notification 7/2025-26

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Policy compliance declaration 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 Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) laboratory, certifying 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.
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 compliance with DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025: confirm that the port of import is one of the permitted ports listed under Para 1, and determine whether the goods qualify under the exemptions set out in Paras 2 and 3 of the General Note introduced by that notification.
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 assuming the azo-dye testing exemption for the nine listed countries extends to all documentation requirements — the PSIC covering composition and other parameters remains mandatory even for exempt-origin consignments. A missing or inadequate PSIC results in consignment detention at the port of import pending a compliant test report, and demurrage accrues during that period. Importers sourcing from Bangladesh must separately map their specific article against the Para 2 and Para 3 exemption lists before committing to a port of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6211 12 00 require BIS certification?

No, woven women's and girls' garments including swimwear and track suits are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally through the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 and the Bangladesh-origin port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing under General Note 10?

EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from testing for the presence of azo dyes only; the PSIC for other parameters remains required per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all garments under this HSN?

The restrictions apply as set out in Para 1 of the General Note introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26; goods qualifying under Paras 2 and 3 of that notification are exempted, and each consignment must be assessed individually against those exemption conditions before the port of entry is confirmed.

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