DGFT Notification: New HSN Codes Added for Export of Technical Textiles

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced significant updates to the export product schedule to better categorize technical textiles. As per recent DGFT Notifications modifying the ITC (HS) 2022, Schedule 2 (Export Policy), the government has introduced specific eight-digit HSN codes for several high-growth textile segments. This move is designed to eliminate ambiguity in export documentation and ensure that manufacturers can accurately claim benefits under various export promotion schemes. Separating these codes from 'others' categories allows the government to track the specific performance of specialized products like geotextiles, agrotextiles, and medical textiles. Exporters are advised to review their current shipping bill classifications to ensure compliance with the latest nomenclature. Incorrect coding can lead to delays in customs clearance or the rejection of incentive applications. ## What this means for exporters Exporters must now ensure that their Proforma Invoices and Shipping Bills reflect the more granular HSN codes instead of generic headings. This precision is expected to facilitate faster processing of RoDTEP claims and provide better data for future policy interventions. Manufacturers seeking to tap into the PLI Scheme for Textiles should also align their production reporting with these specific codes to ensure eligibility for incentives.