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Pneumatic mattresses

Pneumatic mattresses for camping and outdoor use

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6306 40 00 (Pneumatic mattresses) 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) covering the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. No additional sectoral PGA licence or permit applies at the bill-of-entry stage beyond this textile-safety overlay.

What this is
HSN code
6306 40 00
Chapter
63 · Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and rags
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, General Note 10 — prohibited hazardous dyes, 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. 1
    Obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory in the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee (TC) or CSRTI laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous dyes before shipment. This requirement applies to all origins except those listed as exempt from azo-dye testing.
    General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) Import Policy · DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023
  2. 2
    Verify whether the country of origin qualifies for the azo-dye testing exemption. 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 present the PSIC or TC/CSRTI test report at the bill of entry.
    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 that the azo-dye testing exemption for listed countries also waives the PSIC requirement for other compositional or hazardous-dye parameters. The exemption is limited to azo-dye testing only; a PSIC covering remaining prohibited dyes is still required from non-exempt origins, and presenting a test report that covers azo dyes alone but omits the full prohibited-dye panel will result in consignment detention at the port of entry.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 6306 40 00 require BIS certification?
No, pneumatic mattresses under this tariff line 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 ensure absence of prohibited hazardous dyes.
Which countries are exempt from azo-dye testing for this HSN?
Imports from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are exempt from azo-dye testing only, per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023; all other origins must submit a PSIC or valid TC/CSRTI test report.
Can a test report from a domestic laboratory substitute for the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate?
No. General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy requires a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country or a valid test report from a Textile Committee or CSRTI laboratory; a post-import domestic lab report does not satisfy this pre-shipment certification requirement.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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