Textile face masks, without a replaceable filter or mechanical parts, including surgical mask and disposable face mask made of non-woven textile

Textile face masks without replaceable filter or mechanical parts

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 6307 90 91 (Textile face masks, without a replaceable filter or mechanical parts) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with a mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement covering hazardous azo-dye absence under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy. Azo-dye testing is exempted for imports originating from the EU, Serbia, Poland, Denmark, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom only.

What this is

HSN code

6307 90 91

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 declaration from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Before dispatch, obtain a Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, or a valid test report from a Textile Committee (TC) or Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSRTI) laboratory, certifying the absence of prohibited hazardous azo dyes. This requirement applies to all origins not listed as exempt under General Note 10.
General Note 10 of the 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 at the bill of entry stage.
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 extends to any country with comparable textile standards — it does not. The exemption list under General Note 10 is exhaustive, and a consignment arriving without a valid PSIC from a non-exempt origin will be detained at customs pending laboratory verification, attracting demurrage and ground rent. The PSIC covers composition-related hazardous dyes; it remains required regardless of whether the mask is marketed as surgical or disposable.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 6307 90 91 require BIS certification?

No, textile face masks without a replaceable filter or mechanical parts 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 through the General Note 10 Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate requirement for hazardous azo-dye absence.

Is a PSIC required for surgical or disposable non-woven face masks imported from Japan?

No. Japan is among the nine exempt origins under General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy, so azo-dye testing is not required; however, confirm the exemption list remains current per DGFT Public Notice 14/2023 dated 14-06-2023 at the time of shipment.

Can a valid test report from a domestic Textile Committee laboratory substitute for the exporting-country PSIC?

Yes. A valid test report from a Textile Committee (TC) or CSRTI laboratory is an accepted alternative to a PSIC from an accredited laboratory of the exporting country, per General Note 10 of the ITC (HS) policy and DGFT Public Notice 14/2023.

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