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Shawls, scarves, mufflers and veils of artificial fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6214 40 90 (shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like of artificial fibres, other) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. Imports originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions and exemption conditions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6214 40 90

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and Notification 7/2025-26

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
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 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
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify applicability of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025: confirm the goods do not fall within the port-restricted categories under Para 1, and if an exemption is claimed, document compliance with the conditions in Para 2 and Para 3 of that notification's General Notes.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 of General Notes to ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption for listed countries eliminates all PSIC requirements. The exemption applies to azo-dye testing alone; the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for composition and other textile-quality parameters remains mandatory for all origins. Consignments arriving without a valid PSIC or test report face detention at the port of entry pending documentary compliance.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6214 40 90 require BIS certification?

No, shawls and scarves of artificial fibres 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, principally the azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10 and, where applicable, the Bangladesh-origin port-restriction regime under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

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

EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only; the PSIC for other composition and hazardous-dye parameters remains required even for these origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

Do Bangladesh-origin consignments of this tariff line face additional restrictions?

Yes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes regulating imports from Bangladesh, including port restrictions under Para 1; exempted goods must satisfy the conditions in Para 2 and Para 3 of that notification.

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