Grey

Shawls, scarves, mufflers and veils of other textile materials, grey

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6214 90 21 (Grey shawls, scarves, mufflers and the like of other textile materials) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement covering azo-dye absence under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Imports originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions introduced under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025.

What this is

HSN code

6214 90 21

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 62

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from exporter
Azo-dye test report from accredited laboratory
Bangladesh-origin port compliance from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country certifying the absence of prohibited azo dyes, unless the consignment originates from an exempt country. Exempt origins are EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and United Kingdom 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 compliance with the port restrictions and any applicable exemptions under paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of General Note Para 19 introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26. Route through only the permitted ports as stated in that notification.
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 assuming the azo-dye testing exemption applies broadly. The exemption is limited to nine specified countries; imports from all other origins — including Bangladesh, China, and most of South and South-East Asia — require a valid Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate, and absence of this document at the bill of entry will result in consignment detention pending PSIC production. The Bangladesh port-restriction overlay under Para 19 is a separate obligation and must be checked independently of the azo-dye regime.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6214 90 21 require BIS certification?

No, shawls and scarves of other textile materials in grey are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with an azo-dye testing requirement under General Note 10 and a Bangladesh-origin port-restriction overlay under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26.

Which countries are exempt from the azo-dye Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement?

EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom only, per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14 June 2023. All other origins require a PSIC from an accredited laboratory.

Do Bangladesh-origin consignments of this HSN face additional restrictions beyond the azo-dye regime?

Yes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh; exempted goods are specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification and must be verified before routing the shipment.

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