Of Handloom

Handloom cotton furnishing articles, not knitted or crocheted

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6304 92 11 (Of Handloom) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which requires a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. The PSIC must originate from an accredited laboratory in the exporting country or a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI.

What this is

HSN code

6304 92 11

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 declaration 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 dyes before the consignment is shipped.
General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
2
Verify the country of origin before waiving azo-dye testing: the exemption from testing for the presence of azo dyes applies only to imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. All other origins require the PSIC covering azo-dye absence without exception.
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 assuming the azo-dye testing exemption is broader than the nine named countries. A consignment from any origin outside the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom that arrives without a PSIC covering azo-dye absence will be detained at the port of import pending compliant documentation, attracting demurrage and ground rent until either a valid test report is produced or the goods are re-exported.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6304 92 11 require BIS certification?

No, handloom cotton furnishing articles 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, with a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement under General Note 10 to certify the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.

Is a PSIC required even when importing from an azo-dye-exempt country?

The azo-dye testing component is waived for the nine named countries, but a valid test report from the Textile Committee or CSRTI covering other composition and quality parameters under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy remains required per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023.

Which laboratory is authorised to issue the PSIC for this textile article?

An accredited laboratory of the exporting country is the primary issuing authority; alternatively, a valid test report from the Textile Committee (TC) or the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) is accepted at the bill of entry.

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