Embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft

Shawls, scarves, veils embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6214 90 91 (Embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft) is subject to ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a Geographical Indication condition requiring that the product be produced by a person certified as a registered user under GI No. 119 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying the absence of prohibited azo dyes is additionally mandated under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy.

What this is

HSN code

6214 90 91

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 62, Supplementary Notes 3(a) and 3(b)

Customs documentation

GI-user certification from GI Registry
Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Import compliance declaration to DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Confirm that the foreign manufacturer or supplier is certified as a registered user listed against GI No. 119 in the Geographical Indication Registry. Only goods produced by a person recognised under GI No. 119 qualify for this tariff line; consignments from uncertified producers are ineligible for classification under HSN 6214 90 91 and are subject to mis-declaration 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
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 absence of prohibited azo dyes. Azo-dye testing is exempted only for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
General Note 10 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
3
If the consignment originates from or transits through Bangladesh, verify applicability of port restrictions and exemption conditions under Para 19 of the General Notes as introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26. Consignments not falling within the exempted goods listed in Paras 2 and 3 of that notification must comply with the stated port restrictions before the bill of entry is filed.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is treating the Lucknow Chikan Craft designation as a self-declared product description rather than a hard GI-registry condition. The importer bears the burden of proving that the exporting entity is an active registered user under GI No. 119 at the time of shipment — a lapsed or unregistered user status at the GI Registry renders the preferential classification void, exposing the consignment to reclassification, demands for differential duty, and potential mis-declaration proceedings under the Customs Act, 1962.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6214 90 91 require BIS certification?

No, textile shawls and scarves embroidered with Lucknow Chikan Craft are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a mandatory Geographical Indication registry condition under DGFT Notification 20/2015-20.

What documentation proves GI-registry compliance at the bill of entry?

The importer must present evidence that the producing entity is listed as a certified registered user against GI No. 119 in the Geographical Indication Registry, per Supplementary Notes 3(a) and 3(b) of Chapter 62; a certificate or extract from the GI Registry is the standard supporting document.

Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to this tariff line?

Yes, where the goods originate from or are imported via Bangladesh, Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 applies; importers must check whether the consignment qualifies under the exempted-goods provisions in Paras 2 and 3 before selecting the port of entry.

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