Of Handloom

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

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6216 00 20 (Handloom gloves, mittens and mitts) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for hazardous-dye absence under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduces port restrictions on certain goods imported from Bangladesh under General Note Para 19, which must be assessed for applicability at the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

6216 00 20

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 Para 19, Chapter 62

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy compliance declaration to 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 (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) laboratory, certifying absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom alone are exempt from azo-dye testing.
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, assess applicability of the port restrictions under Para 19 of the General Notes introduced by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025. Verify whether the goods fall within the exempted categories listed in Para 2 and Para 3 of that notification before nominating the port of import.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, Para 19 (General Notes), ITC (HS) 2022

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption extends to all trading partners. The exemption applies exclusively to the nine named countries; consignments from all other origins — including Bangladesh, China, and other South and South-East Asian suppliers — require a valid PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report uploaded before out-of-charge. A missing or non-accredited test report results in consignment detention at the port pending re-inspection.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6216 00 20 require BIS certification?

No, handloom gloves and mittens fall outside the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for hazardous-dye compliance under General Note 10.

Is the PSIC required even for handloom fabric gloves from exempt countries?

Azo-dye testing is waived for imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom; however, the PSIC covering other composition and safety parameters under General Note 10 remains required for all origins per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

What are the port restrictions for Bangladesh-origin handloom gloves?

DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025 introduced port restrictions under Para 19 of the General Notes for certain goods from Bangladesh; importers must verify whether this HSN falls within the restricted or exempted categories listed in Para 2 and Para 3 of that notification before routing the shipment.

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