Embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft

Shawls, scarves and veils embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6214 90 61 (shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a GI-certification condition requiring that the craft be produced by a certified user registered under GI No. 119 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate covering azo-dye absence is additionally mandated under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

What this is

HSN code

6214 90 61

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 62 (GI No. 119 condition)

Customs documentation

GI-user certification from GI Registry
Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the foreign supplier is certified as an authorised user in the Geographical Indication Registry against GI No. 119 (Lucknow Chikan Craft) under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Goods produced by any person not listed as a certified user under GI No. 119 do not qualify for this tariff line and are liable to mis-classification enforcement.
DGFT Notification 20/2015-20 dated 07-07-2022 · Supplementary Notes 3(a) and 3(b) of Chapter 62 of ITC (HS) 2022
2
Accompany the consignment with 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 ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
3
If the consignment originates from Bangladesh, confirm applicability of port restrictions introduced under Para 19 of the General Notes by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Review Paras 2 and 3 of that notification to determine whether an exemption applies before selecting the port of import.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 · Para 19 of General Notes, ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The GI-user condition under Supplementary Notes 3(a) and 3(b) is a threshold eligibility requirement, not a documentation formality: goods bearing the Lucknow Chikan Craft claim from a supplier not listed as a certified user in the GI Registry against GI No. 119 cannot lawfully be classified under this CTI, regardless of the physical embroidery style. Mis-classification at the bill of entry exposes the importer to confiscation of the consignment and re-assessment of applicable duty under the correct residual heading.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6214 90 61 require BIS certification?

No, shawls and scarves embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft are not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a GI-user certification condition under DGFT Notification 20/2015-20 and a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for azo-dye compliance.

How does a buyer confirm the foreign supplier qualifies under GI No. 119?

The supplier's name must appear as a certified authorised user in the Geographical Indication Registry against GI No. 119 under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999; the importer should obtain a certified extract from the GI Registry before placing the purchase order.

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

Yes. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced Para 19 in the General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022, imposing port restrictions on certain goods from Bangladesh; Paras 2 and 3 of that notification specify exempted goods and must be reviewed to confirm the applicable port before shipment.

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