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Shawls, scarves, mufflers and veils of other textile materials

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6214 90 49 (shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils 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 mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 to ensure absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 additionally introduces port restrictions on imports of certain goods originating from Bangladesh under para 19 of the General Notes.

What this is

HSN code

6214 90 49

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and General Note 19, Chapter 62

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
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; the PSIC for other parameters remains required.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Where the consignment originates from Bangladesh, verify compliance with DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025: para 19 of the General Notes introduces port restrictions on specified goods from Bangladesh. Confirm whether the goods fall under the exempted categories in paras 2 and 3 before selecting the port of import.
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 is a blanket waiver of the PSIC requirement. The exemption applies to the azo-dye test specifically; a full Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering fabric composition and other parameters is still mandatory for all origins, and a consignment arriving without a valid PSIC is liable to detention pending rectification.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6214 90 49 require BIS certification?

No, shawls, scarves and related textile accessories of other textile materials 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, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 to ensure absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.

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 under DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; the PSIC for composition and other parameters remains required even for these origins.

How do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 affect this HSN?

Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 restricts import of certain goods from Bangladesh to specified ports; importers must check paras 2 and 3 of that notification to determine whether this tariff line is exempted before routing the consignment.

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