Of cotton

Cotton gloves, mittens and mitts (woven, not knitted)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6216 00 10 (Of cotton) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10. Imports originating from Bangladesh are additionally subject to port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025.

What this is

HSN code

6216 00 10

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 exporting-country lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy declaration 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 the 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 composition parameters remains required.
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 port-restriction compliance under Para 19 introduced in the General Notes of ITC (HS) 2022 by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26. Confirm whether the specific goods fall within the exempted categories listed in Para 2 and Para 3 of that notification before routing the shipment.
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 that the azo-dye testing exemption for listed countries dispenses with the PSIC entirely. The exemption applies to azo-dye testing alone; a PSIC covering other hazardous-dye parameters and composition is still required at the bill of entry regardless of origin. Consignments tendered without any PSIC are liable to detention pending inspection, accruing demurrage and ground rent at the designated port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6216 00 10 require BIS certification?

No, cotton gloves and mittens 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 mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 and port-restriction conditions for Bangladesh-origin goods under General Note 19.

Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing for this tariff line?

Imports from EU member states, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins require a full PSIC covering prohibited hazardous dyes.

How does DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 affect imports of cotton gloves from Bangladesh?

Para 19 of the ITC (HS) 2022 General Notes, introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, imposes port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh; importers must confirm whether cotton gloves under HSN 6216 00 10 fall within the exempted categories in Para 2 and Para 3 before routing the consignment.

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