Shawls, scarves (exceeding 60 cms) and the like

Silk shawls, scarves and similar accessories

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6214 10 20 (Shawls, scarves exceeding 60 cm and the like, of silk or silk waste) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), including a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. Imports originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6214 10 20

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 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. Testing for azo-dye presence is exempted only for imports 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
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify compliance with para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, including port restrictions under para 1. Confirm whether the goods qualify for any exemption listed under para 2 or para 3 of that notification before filing the bill of entry.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption applies to all imports without verifying the country of origin. The exemption is strictly limited to nine named countries, and consignments from any other origin — including Bangladesh — that arrive without a valid PSIC or test report are liable to detention at the port of import pending testing. Compliance with the Bangladesh port-restriction regime under para 19 is a separate requirement that does not affect the PSIC obligation.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6214 10 20 require BIS certification?

No. No BIS Quality Control Order covers silk shawls, scarves, or similar textile accessories. 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 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye PSIC testing for this tariff line?

Testing for prohibited azo dyes is exempted for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only; all other origins must supply a PSIC or Textile Committee test report per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Do special port restrictions apply to silk scarves imported from Bangladesh?

Yes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced para 19 in the General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods from Bangladesh; importers must verify whether this HSN falls within the restricted list under para 1 or qualifies for an exemption under para 2 or para 3.

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