DGFT Enjoins Trade to use New Technical Textiles HS Codes in Import
and Export Operations
·
it is reiterated that all
importers/exporters should file their Bill of Entry/Shipping Bill with specific
HSN codes available for Man Made Fibre (MMF) and
Technical Textiles under ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 (Import Policy) at 8 digit level, and to avoid using any other or 'Others'
category codes.
[DGFT
Trade Notice No. 02/2023-24 dated 17 April, 2023]
Subject: Notification of New
HSN Codes for Technical Textiles items.
Reference
is invited to DGFT Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 07.07.2022 whereby ITC(HS)
2022, Schedule 1 (Import Policy) was amended in sync with Finance Act, 2022
dated 30.03.2022, introducing newly created/deleted/merged/split ITC(HS) codes.
2. Through
the said Notification, the DGFT had inter alia notified total 32 New HSN Codes
for Technical Textiles under Chapter 39, 54, 55, 56, 59, 60, 62, 63, and 68 of
ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 (Import Policy) in reference to the PLI Scheme
notified by the Ministry of Textiles for Textiles covering Man Made Fibre (MMF) and Technical Textiles as focus areas of
growth under the Scheme.
3. However,
despite having specific HS Codes for Technical Textiles, it has been noted that
imports/exports have not been booked under correct HS Codes and the trade seems
to be still being booked under other available codes.
4. Accordingly,
the matter has been reviewed in consultation with Ministry of Textiles and it
is reiterated that all importers/exporters should file their Bill of
Entry/Shipping Bill with specific HSN codes available for Man Made Fibre (MMF) and Technical Textiles under ITC(HS) 2022,
Schedule 1 (Import Policy) at 8 digit level, and to
avoid using any other or 'Others' category codes. A list of such 32 HS Codes is
given at Annexure-! to facilitate the industry for easy recognition and helping
them to book their import and exports under correct product category.
5. If
members of Trade and Industry are of the view that the existing 32 HS Codes are
not sufficient to cover the Technical Textiles goods that they are
importing/exporting, they should immediately suggest appropriate HS Codes at 8 digit level for such goods.
This
issues with the approval of the competent authority
(Issued from File No.
M-4947/2002/PC-2[A]/E-3227)
Annexure-I
List
of 32 HSN Codes for Technical Textiles
|
Sl.
No. |
lTC
HS Code |
Product
Description |
|
1. |
39201013 |
Geomembrane,
confirming to IS 16352 |
|
2.
|
54021920 |
Nylon
66 filament yarn confirming to IS 13464 |
|
3.
|
54026960
|
Ultra-high
molecular weight polyethylene filament yarn conforming to ASTM F2848 |
|
4.
|
5031110*
|
Of
aramids: Aramid Flame Retardant Fibre |
|
5.
|
55031120*
|
Of
aramids: Para-oramid Fibre |
|
6.
|
55031930
|
Nylon
66 fibre conforming to IS 13464 Other |
|
7.
|
55033010
|
Acrylic
or modacrylic: Pre-Oxidised Fibre, conforming to IS 17308 |
|
8.
|
55039030
|
Ultra-high
molecular weight polyethylene staple fibre conforming to ASTM F2848 |
|
9.
|
55041011
|
Of
viscose rayon: Obtained from wood other than bamboo: Flame retardant Viscose
Rayon fibre |
|
10.
|
55041021 |
Of
viscose rayon: Obtained from bamboo: Flame retardant Viscose Rayon ibre |
|
11.
|
55099910
|
Yarn
made of 100% inherent FR synthetic fibre |
|
12.
|
55109030
|
Yarn
made of 100% inherent FR artificial fibre |
|
13.
|
55159950
|
Fabrics
made of 100% inherent FR synthetic fibre |
|
14.
|
56031110 |
Weighing
not more than 25 g/m2: Crop covers, conforming to IS 16366 |
|
15.
|
56039310
|
Weighing
more than 70 g/m2 but not more than 150 g/m2: Mulch Mats, conforming to IS
17355 |
|
16.
|
56039410
|
Weighing
more than 150 g/m2: Non-woven Geotextile and articles thereof, Conforming to
IS 16391, IS 16392 |
|
17.
|
56039420
|
Weighing
more than 150 g/m2: Mulch Mats, conforming to IS 17355 |
|
18.
|
59119031
|
Knitted
or woven Geo-technical textile: Geogrid conforming to IS 17373 |
|
19.
|
59119032
|
Knitted
or woven Geo-technical textile: Geotextile conforming to IS 16391, IS 16392 |
|
20.
|
59119040
|
Mulch
mats, conforming to IS 16202 |
|
21.
|
60053710
|
Other,
dyed: Shade Nets, conforming to IS 16008 |
|
22.
|
62104020
|
NBC
Warfare suits and the like (conforming to IS 17377) |
|
23.
|
62104030
|
High
Visibility Warning Clothes and the like (Conforming to IS 15809) |
|
24.
|
62104040
|
High
Altitude Clothes (Conforming to IS 5866) |
|
25.
|
62104050
|
Fighter
Aircraft Clothing (Conforming to IS 1187 I) |
|
26.
|
62101010
|
Personal
protective garments for surgical/ medical use (felt or non-woven) conforming
to IS 17423 |
|
27.
|
62101020
|
Surgical
gowns and drapes conforming to IS 17334 |
|
28.
|
62104060 |
Personal
protective garments for surgical/medical use (felt or non-woven) conforming
to IS 17423 |
|
29.
|
62104070 |
Surgical
gowns and drapes conforming to IS 17334 |
|
30.
|
62104080 |
Clothing
for special use such as FR, chemical (IS15071,15758) Electrical (IS 11871, IS
16655 and industrial Section (IS 17466) |
|
31.
|
63079091 |
Textile
face masks, without a replaceable filter or mechanical parts, including
surgical mask and disposable face mask made of nonwoven textile |
|
32.
|
68159930 |
Basalt
fibre, filament and articles thereof conforming to ASTM D3039, C1185 |
Source: ITC(HS) 2022, Schedule 1 (Import Policy)
*Substituted for tariff item
5503 11 00 (Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed
or otherwise processed for spinning: of aramids)