For articles of apparel, of wool

Made-up clothing accessories of wool (woven, not knitted)

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6217 10 30 (clothing accessories of wool) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 additionally imposes port restrictions on imports of certain goods from Bangladesh, with limited exemptions under paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification.

What this is

HSN code

6217 10 30

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 and DGFT Notification 7/2025-26

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 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 parameters remains required for all origins.
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 applicability of the port restrictions introduced under paragraph 19 of the General Notes by DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025. Consult paragraphs 2 and 3 of that notification to determine whether the specific goods fall within the notified exemptions before selecting the port of import.
DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17-05-2025, para 19 and paras 2 and 3

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the azo-dye testing exemption for listed countries extends to all PSIC requirements. The exemption covers only the azo-dye test; a PSIC from an accredited laboratory remains mandatory for all origins, and arrival without one will result in consignment detention pending document production. For Bangladesh-origin shipments, failure to check port-restriction applicability under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 before vessel departure can leave the importer with a consignment that cannot be routed through the intended port.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6217 10 30 require BIS certification?

No, made-up clothing accessories of wool 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, principally requiring a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate for hazardous-dye absence under General Note 10.

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

Only imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing per General Note 10 and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14 June 2023; all other origins require a PSIC confirming absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.

Do the Bangladesh port restrictions under DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 apply to all clothing accessories of wool?

Not necessarily — paragraphs 2 and 3 of DGFT Notification 7/2025-26 dated 17 May 2025 set out exempted goods categories; importers must verify whether their specific goods qualify for exemption before routing the consignment.

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