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Wool or fine animal hair shawls, scarves, mufflers and similar accessories

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6214 20 90 (shawls, scarves, mufflers and similar accessories of wool or fine animal hair, other than pashmina) 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. Consignments must be accompanied by a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying textile composition and a certificate of origin, with an additional azo-dye absence certificate required for most origins.

What this is

HSN code

6214 20 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Notes 10 and 11, Chapter 62

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited laboratory
Certificate of origin from exporter
Brand 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 fibre composition of the woollen textile or blend. In addition, secure a certificate of origin and a certificate from the brand owner confirming the genuineness of the product, its markings, and the authority to use the brand name.
General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · Notification No. CER(18)/99-CLB dated 07-03-1988 · Textile (Development & Regulation) Order, 2001 · Essential Commodities Act, 1955
2
Ensure the consignment carries a PSIC from an accredited laboratory certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes, unless the goods originate from an exempt country (EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea or the United Kingdom). Imports from all other origins require this certification; absence results in detention at port.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
3
If the goods originate from or are routed through Bangladesh, verify applicability of port restrictions and exemption carve-outs under Para 19 of the General Notes as introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Consignments not conforming to the applicable port restrictions or failing to qualify under the exemption paras are liable to detention and re-export.
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 composition PSIC and the azo-dye PSIC as a single document: they are two distinct certifications with different scope, and a laboratory report covering composition does not satisfy the hazardous-dye requirement. Separately, the brand-owner genuineness certificate is frequently omitted on consignments of branded woollen accessories — its absence is treated as an independent policy non-compliance and triggers consignment detention regardless of whether the composition and dye certificates are in order.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6214 20 90 require BIS certification?

No, wool and fine animal hair 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, with PSIC, certificate of origin, and brand-owner certification requirements at the bill of entry.

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

EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins must submit a PSIC covering hazardous-dye absence.

Do Bangladesh-origin consignments of woollen shawls face additional port restrictions?

Yes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh; importers must verify whether the consignment falls within the listed goods or within the exemption paras before nominating a port of entry.

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