Suspender belts, braces, suspender garters and the like

Suspender belts, braces, suspender garters and similar articles

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6212 90 10 (Suspender belts, braces, suspender garters and the like) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement covering prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. Imports originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions introduced under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6212 90 10

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and Chapter 62

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 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 applicability of the port restrictions under Para 1 of the general notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Confirm whether the goods fall under the exempted categories in Para 2 and 3 before routing the shipment.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · Para 19 of General Notes, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the azo-dye country-of-origin exemption as eliminating the PSIC requirement altogether. The exemption from azo-dye testing applies to the nine listed countries only and solely to that specific test parameter; a PSIC confirming composition and absence of other hazardous substances remains required for all origins. Consignments presented without any PSIC or test report are detained at port pending documentary compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6212 90 10 require BIS certification?

No, suspender belts, braces, suspender garters and similar articles 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 under General Note 10 covering prohibited hazardous dyes.

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

Exemption from azo-dye testing applies only to imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom; the PSIC requirement for other composition and hazard parameters remains in force for all origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

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

The restrictions under Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 apply to certain goods from Bangladesh subject to Para 1; importers must review Para 2 and 3 to determine whether this specific article qualifies for an exemption before selecting the port of entry.

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