Woollen cushion cover

Knitted or crocheted woollen cushion cover

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6304 91 20 (Woollen cushion cover) is subject to ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under General Note 11, with import of woollen and blended textiles governed by Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB dated 7 March 1988 read with the Textile (Development and Regulation) Order, 2001 and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. A Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate certifying fibre composition, a certificate of origin, and a brand-owner genuineness certificate are mandatory accompanying documents.

What this is

HSN code

6304 91 20

Chapter

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

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 11; Textile (Development and Regulation) Order, 2001

Customs documentation

Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate from accredited lab
Certificate of origin from exporter
Brand-owner genuineness certificate from brand owner

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country certifying the fibre composition of the woollen or blended textile. Also secure a certificate of origin and a certificate from the brand owner confirming the genuineness of the product, its markings, and the authority to use the brand name.
General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · Notification No. CER (18)/99-CLB dated 07-03-1988 · Textile (Development and Regulation) Order, 2001
2
Obtain a separate PSIC 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. Testing for azo dyes is exempted only for imports from EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
General Note 10 of the 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 treating the azo-dye PSIC and the composition PSIC as a single document. They are two distinct certifications: the composition PSIC under General Note 11 addresses fibre content and brand authenticity, while the azo-dye PSIC under General Note 10 addresses hazardous-dye absence. Presenting only one at the bill of entry leaves the consignment liable to detention until the missing certificate is produced.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6304 91 20 require BIS certification?

No, woollen cushion covers are not covered by any BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 11, read with the Textile (Development and Regulation) Order, 2001 and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

Are imports of woollen cushion covers from EU countries exempt from azo-dye testing?

Yes, imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from testing for the presence of azo dyes only; the composition PSIC and brand-owner genuineness certificate under General Note 11 remain required regardless of origin.

What happens if the brand-owner genuineness certificate is missing at the time of filing the bill of entry?

The consignment is liable to detention at the port of import until the certificate is produced, as it is a mandatory accompanying document under General Note 11 of the ITC (HS) import policy; clearance cannot proceed without it.

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