Khadi

Woollen khadi shawls, scarves, mufflers and veils

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6214 20 21 (Khadi) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under General Note 11, read with the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Every consignment must be accompanied by a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying wool or blend composition, a certificate of origin, and a brand-owner genuineness certificate.

What this is

HSN code

6214 20 21

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Notes 10 and 11; Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited laboratory
Certificate of origin from exporter
Brand-owner genuineness certificate from brand owner

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 exact composition of the woollen or blended textile. This certificate must accompany the bill of entry and confirms compliance with General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) policy.
General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · Notification No. CER(18)/99-CLB dated 07-03-1988 · Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001
2
Ensure the PSIC also certifies absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes, per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. 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
3
Where the consignment originates from or is routed through Bangladesh, verify compliance with DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, which introduced paragraph 19 in the General Notes imposing port restrictions on specified goods imported from Bangladesh. Confirm whether the consignment falls within the exempted categories under paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · General Notes, para 19 of ITC (HS) 2022 import policy

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is presenting only the composition PSIC and overlooking the brand-owner genuineness certificate, which is a standalone mandatory document distinct from the laboratory test report. Customs officers treat the absence of a valid brand-owner certificate as an incomplete documentation set, leading to consignment detention and demurrage even where the PSIC and certificate of origin are in order. Procure all three documents — PSIC, certificate of origin, and brand-owner certificate — before the vessel departs.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6214 20 21 require BIS certification?

No, woollen khadi shawls and scarves are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under General Notes 10 and 11, read with the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

Is the PSIC for azo-dye testing required for imports from Japan and South Korea?

No. Testing for prohibited azo dyes is specifically exempted for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; the composition PSIC and brand-owner certificate remain mandatory regardless of origin.

Do Bangladesh-origin consignments of this HSN face additional port restrictions?

Potentially yes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced paragraph 19 in the General Notes restricting import of certain goods from Bangladesh to specified ports; importers must verify whether the specific goods fall within the exempted categories under paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification before routing the consignment.

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