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Knitted or crocheted bed linen of other textile materials

BIS QCO APPLICABLE · ISI MARK SCHEME · IS 17630

HSN 6302 10 90 (knitted or crocheted bed linen of other textile materials) is covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order. Conformity to IS 17630:2021 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 01 April 2024 under the Medical Textiles Quality Control Order (Second Amendment) 2025, notified by S.O. 4634(E). Directorate General of Foreign Trade textile import policy controls, including Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirements, apply as separate customs-clearance overlays.

What this is

HSN code

6302 10 90

Chapter

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

BIS QCO

Applicable · ISI Mark Scheme · CM/L required

Indian Standard

IS 17630:2021 · effective 01-04-2024

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

BISBIS·Bureau of Indian Standards

Procedural directions for customs clearance are issued by: Directorate General of Foreign Trade.

Compliance steps

1
Source only from a Bureau of Indian Standards CM/L-licensed manufacturer holding a current licence against IS 17630:2021. Verify the supplier's CM/L number, licensed product scope (bed sheets and pillow covers), and licensed manufacturing facility on the BIS online register before placing the purchase order.
Medical Textiles Quality Control Order (Second Amendment) 2025 · S.O. 4634(E) dated 23-10-2024 · S.O. 3526(E) dated 30-07-2025
2
Ensure each article of knitted bed linen bears the ISI mark and the supplier's CM/L number under licence per Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. Marking must appear on the product itself and not on packaging alone.
Scheme-I of Schedule-II to the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 · Medical Textiles Quality Control Order (Second Amendment) 2025
3
Accompany every consignment with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from an accredited laboratory certifying textile composition and absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes, plus a certificate of origin and brand-owner certificate confirming product genuineness and authority to use brand names.
General Note 10 and General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
4
If the consignment comprises woollen or blended woollen bed linen, ensure compliance with the textile import policy governed by the Textile (Development and Regulation) Order, 2001 read with the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and UK imports are exempt from azo dye testing; all other origins must test.
General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
5
Quote the supplier's BIS CM/L number on the bill of entry, supported by the PSIC, certificate of origin, and brand-owner certificate. Customs verifies the CM/L in real time against the BIS register; an absent, expired, or scope-mismatched CM/L triggers consignment detention.
Medical Textiles Quality Control Order (Second Amendment) 2025 · S.O. 4634(E) · BIS Act, 2016 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is treating IS 17630:2021 as covering all knitted bed linen when its QCO scope is specific to medical textiles bed sheets and pillow covers. Importers sourcing general-purpose knitted bed linen under this HSN may incorrectly assume no BIS obligation applies, while those importing medical-grade articles may overlook the QCO and rely solely on the PSIC textile overlay. Confirm in writing with the supplier whether the specific articles are manufactured and licensed as medical textile bed sheets under IS 17630:2021 before the bill of entry is filed.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6302 10 90 require BIS certification?

Yes, for medical textiles bed sheets and pillow covers. Conformity to IS 17630:2021 is mandatory under the ISI Mark Scheme with effect from 01 April 2024, notified under the Medical Textiles Quality Control Order (Second Amendment) 2025 via S.O. 4634(E) and S.O. 3526(E).

Is a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate required in addition to BIS compliance?

Yes. A PSIC from an accredited laboratory certifying textile composition and absence of prohibited azo dyes is required for all textile imports under the ITC (HS) import policy. Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo dye testing only.

Does the IS 17630:2021 obligation cover all knitted bed linen or only medical-grade articles?

The Medical Textiles Quality Control Order applies IS 17630:2021 specifically to medical textiles bed sheets and pillow covers. General-purpose knitted bed linen under this HSN may not fall within the QCO scope; the product category must be confirmed against the notified schedule before assuming BIS certification is required or waived.

Does a single CM/L licence cover all bed linen variants and manufacturing plants?

No. A CM/L licence is facility-specific and covers only the product specifications and size ranges listed in the licensed scope. Articles from an unlicensed plant or outside the licensed specification range are not covered.

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