Other

Woven cotton garments, other than tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6211 42 19 (Other woven cotton garments) 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 May 2025 introduces port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh, with specific exemptions set out in Paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification.

What this is

HSN code

6211 42 19

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 62

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
Port-compliance declaration 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. Azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports originating from the 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
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025, which introduces port restrictions under Para 19 of the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022. Confirm whether the specific goods qualify for exemption under Paragraphs 2 or 3 of that notification before nominating the port of import.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · Para 19, General Notes, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the PSIC requirement is waived for all trusted-origin countries. The azo-dye testing exemption is narrow — nine named jurisdictions only — and does not extend to the PSIC itself; composition and other parameters must still be certified by an accredited laboratory or Textile Committee even for exempt origins. Importers sourcing from Bangladesh must additionally cross-check the port-restriction regime under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before booking the shipment, as non-compliant port arrival attracts consignment detention.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6211 42 19 require BIS certification?

No, woven cotton garments of this tariff line fall outside 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 under General Note 10?

Testing for prohibited azo dyes is exempted only for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom; the PSIC for other composition parameters remains required regardless of origin, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14 June 2023.

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

The restrictions introduced by Para 19 of the General Notes apply to certain goods from Bangladesh as specified in Paragraph 1 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26; importers must verify whether their specific goods are covered or fall within the exemptions listed in Paragraphs 2 and 3.

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