Of cotton

Cotton garments, track suits, ski suits, swimwear

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6211 32 00 (Of cotton) is subject to ITC (HS) import-policy controls administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced additional port restrictions under General Note Para 19 for imports from Bangladesh, subject to the exemptions stated in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification.

What this is

HSN code

6211 32 00

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 62 (General Note 10; DGFT Notification 7/2025-26)

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 the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before filing the bill of entry. Testing for azo dyes is exempted only for imports originating 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
For consignments originating from Bangladesh, verify applicability of the port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Confirm whether the goods fall within the exempted categories under Paras 2 and 3 of that notification before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 and Paras 2 and 3

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye-testing exemption covers all documentation obligations: the PSIC or Textile Committee test report is required for all non-exempt origins and cannot be substituted by a commercial invoice declaration or a supplier's own certificate. A consignment arriving without the required PSIC from a non-exempt origin is liable to detention pending re-testing at the importer's cost, and the Bangladesh port-restriction regime under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 applies concurrently — misclassifying the origin or routing to a non-designated port triggers a separate ITC (HS) enforcement action.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6211 32 00 require BIS certification?

No, cotton garments and other apparel under this tariff line 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, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for azo-dye absence under General Note 10.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing for imports under this HSN?

Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; the PSIC or test report for other parameters and all other origin countries remains mandatory under DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

What port restrictions apply to cotton garment imports from Bangladesh?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced port restrictions under Para 19 of the General Notes for imports of certain goods from Bangladesh; exempted goods are listed in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification, and the designated entry ports must be confirmed before shipment.

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