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Import Textiles & Apparel into India

Classification-critical clearance for fabrics, yarns and garments — QCO screening, valuation-robust filings and LMPC label compliance.

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High Volume, High Scrutiny

Textiles and apparel span HS Chapters 50–63 — one of the most classification-sensitive and valuation-scrutinised categories in Indian customs. Duty differences between adjacent codes are significant, and undervaluation flags in this sector attract detailed assessment. Getting the paperwork right is the whole game.

What Matters in Textile Imports

  • Precise HS classification across Chapters 50–63 — fibre content, construction and processing determine the code and the duty
  • QCO compliance — BIS Quality Control Orders now cover specified man-made fibres and yarns (polyester, viscose staple and others); scope is expanding, so pre-shipment verification is essential
  • Valuation documentation — this category faces heightened scrutiny; complete, consistent invoices and payment trails prevent assessment delays
  • LMPC labelling for retail-packed apparel — MRP, importer details, fibre composition, size declarations
  • FTA opportunities — preferential rates under India’s trade agreements where Rules of Origin are met and certified

Our Textile Import Service

ServiceWhat We Do
Classification opinionFibre-and-construction based HS determination before you commit to orders
QCO screeningConfirm whether your specific fibre/yarn/fabric falls under a current BIS QCO
Customs clearanceBoE filing with robust valuation documentation at JNPT and Mumbai Air
Label complianceLMPC and fibre-content declarations reviewed before goods ship
FreightFCL/LCL consolidation on China, Bangladesh, Vietnam and EU lanes
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do textiles need BIS certification?
Only specific items covered by Quality Control Orders — currently centred on certain man-made fibres and yarns, with scope expanding. We screen your exact product against the live QCO list before you order.
Why do textile shipments face extra valuation questions?
The category has a history of undervaluation, so customs applies closer scrutiny. Complete documentation — consistent invoices, payment proofs, freight and insurance details — keeps assessments moving.
What must apparel labels show for India?
For retail sale: MRP, net quantity/size, importer name and address, country of origin, fibre composition and care instructions per LMPC and consumer-goods rules. We review artwork before production.

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