Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs, of synthetic fibres

Blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6301 40 00 (Blankets and travelling rugs, of synthetic fibres) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under General Note 10, which mandates a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. Imports from origins outside the nine exempted countries must be accompanied by a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What this is

HSN code

6301 40 00

Chapter

63 · Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and rags

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10, Chapter 63

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Test report from Textile Committee or CSRTI
ITC (HS) policy compliance 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 the Textile Committee (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI), certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes before the consignment is dispatched.
General Note 10 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Confirm whether the country of origin qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption. Only imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing; all other origins must furnish the PSIC without exception.
General Note 10 of ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming that the azo-dye testing exemption extends to all or most origins when it applies only to the nine named countries. Importers sourcing from Bangladesh, China, Turkey, or any other unlisted origin who arrive at the bill-of-entry stage without a PSIC face consignment detention and demurrage while the document is sourced retrospectively — which is impracticable once goods are afloat. Lock in the PSIC before vessel departure.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6301 40 00 require BIS certification?

No, synthetic-fibre blankets and travelling rugs are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, principally the hazardous-azo-dye PSIC requirement under General Note 10.

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

Only the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins must provide a PSIC from an accredited laboratory or a valid TC or CSRTI test report.

Can a test report from a domestic laboratory substitute for the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate?

The CCR specifies a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI; a report from an unaccredited or non-specified domestic laboratory does not satisfy the General Note 10 requirement and may result in consignment detention at the bill-of-entry stage.

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