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Shawls, scarves, mufflers of wool or fine animal hair

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6214 20 39 (shawls, scarves, mufflers and like accessories of wool or fine animal hair) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 read with Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988 and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Each consignment must be accompanied by a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying textile composition, a certificate of origin, and a brand-authenticity certificate, with azo-dye testing also required under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

What this is
HSN code
6214 20 39
Chapter
62 · Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted
Primary regulator
DGFT · Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001; ITC (HS) import policy, General Notes 10 and 11
Customs documentation
  • Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited laboratory
  • Certificate of origin from exporter
  • Brand-authenticity certificate from brand owner
Compliance steps
  1. 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 fibre composition of the woollen textile or blend. The certificate must accompany the consignment and comply with General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) policy and the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 read with Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988.
    Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 · Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB dated 07-03-1988 · General Note 11 of ITC (HS) Import Policy
  2. 2
    Ensure the consignment includes a separate PSIC from an accredited laboratory certifying the absence of prohibited azo dyes, unless the origin country is EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, or the United Kingdom, which are exempt from azo-dye testing only. Additionally, include a certificate from the brand owner certifying genuineness of the product and markings, and authority to use the brand name.
    General Note 10 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
  3. 3
    Check applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 regarding Para 19 of the General Notes to the ITC (HS) 2022, which imposes port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh. If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify whether it falls under the restricted category or within the exempted goods under Para 2 and Para 3 of that notification 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 procuring a PSIC covering only azo-dye compliance and overlooking the separate requirement for a composition-certifying PSIC and a brand-authenticity certificate from the brand owner. All three documents are independently mandated; a consignment arriving with even one missing triggers detention at the port of entry. Brand-name importers should also confirm from the brand owner in advance that a formal letter of authority is in place, as a generic invoice reference does not satisfy the certification requirement.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 6214 20 39 require BIS certification?
No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers shawls, scarves, or mufflers of wool or fine animal hair. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 read with General Notes 10 and 11 of the ITC (HS) import policy.
Is azo-dye testing required for woollen scarves imported from the European Union?
No, imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from the azo-dye testing requirement per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023, though the composition-certifying PSIC and brand-authenticity certificate remain mandatory regardless of origin.
Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to this tariff line?
They apply if the consignment originates from Bangladesh and is not covered by the exemptions in Para 2 and Para 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025; importers must verify the applicable port list under Para 1 before shipment.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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