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Import export policy: Footwear, headgear and umbrellas (HS 64 to 67)
Is import or export free, restricted or prohibited for footwear, headgear and umbrellas? HS chapters 64 to 67: what each covers, DGFT policy lines, which licences apply and FY.
Official sources checked: 2 Oct 2026
Section XII of the Harmonised System covers footwear, headgear and umbrellas. For each chapter below you see what it covers, whether export or import is free, restricted or prohibited in the DGFT documents we read, which India-side licences usually apply, and the official trade values for FY 2025-26.
| HS chapter | Exports, US$ million | Imports, US$ million | Export policy | Import policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64: Footwear | 2,462 | 627 | Free in general | Free in general |
| 65: Headgear | 117 | 47 | Free in general | Free in general |
| 66: Umbrellas and walking sticks | 6 | 41 | Free in general | Free in general |
| 67: Feathers, artificial flowers and hair articles | 666 | 38 | Free in general | Free in general |
Trade values are in US$ million for the financial year 2025-26 (April 2025 to March 2026), as published by TradeStat, Department of Commerce (data from DGCI&S) and fetched on 2026-10-02. They can be revised later. Shares and changes are calculated from those figures. Year-on-year change compares 2025-26 with 2024-25.
"Free in general" means we found no restricted, prohibited or STE line for this chapter. Policy changes by DGFT notification. The import notes come from DGFT's lists of restricted (407 codes) and prohibited (88 codes) imports, both as on 12 June 2019. The export notes come from DGFT's chapter-wise export schedule, 2021 edition. Check your 8-digit code on DGFT's policy search for the current position.
Chapter by chapter
Chapter 64: Footwear
Shoes, sandals, sports footwear and parts.
Exports from India
FY 2025-26: US$ 2,462 million, -1.7% on 2024-25. Largest destinations (US$ million): USA (448), Germany (307), UK (256), Netherlands (167).
- No restricted, prohibited or STE line found for this chapter in the schedule we read.
Usually needed: CLE
Imports into India
FY 2025-26: US$ 627 million, -7.7% on 2024-25. Largest sources (US$ million): Vietnam (211), China (115), Bangladesh (100), Indonesia (77).
- No restricted or prohibited code in this chapter on DGFT's 2019 lists.
Usually needed: Legal Metrology (if packed)
Chapter 65: Headgear
Hats, caps and headgear parts.
Exports from India
FY 2025-26: US$ 117 million, +27.9% on 2024-25. Largest destinations (US$ million): USA (12), Philippines (12), Nigeria (8), Bangladesh (8).
- No restricted, prohibited or STE line found for this chapter in the schedule we read.
Usually needed: FIEO
Imports into India
FY 2025-26: US$ 47 million, +10.2% on 2024-25. Largest sources (US$ million): China (29), Bangladesh (3), Vietnam (2), Indonesia (2).
- No restricted or prohibited code in this chapter on DGFT's 2019 lists.
Usually needed: IEC only
Chapter 66: Umbrellas and walking sticks
Umbrellas, walking sticks, whips and parts.
Chapter 67: Feathers, artificial flowers and hair articles
Prepared feathers, artificial flowers and wigs.
Exports from India
FY 2025-26: US$ 666 million, +10.9% on 2024-25. Largest destinations (US$ million): China (494), Vietnam (74), USA (13), Myanmar (12).
- No restricted, prohibited or STE line found for this chapter in the schedule we read.
Usually needed: FIEO
Imports into India
FY 2025-26: US$ 38 million, +9.9% on 2024-25. Largest sources (US$ million): China (33), Malaysia (1), Italy (1), Indonesia (1).
- No restricted or prohibited code in this chapter on DGFT's 2019 lists.
Usually needed: IEC only
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Official sources for this page
- DGFT list of restricted items for import (407 codes, as on 12 June 2019)
- DGFT list of prohibited items for import (88 codes, updated 12 June 2019)
- DGFT ITC (HS) Schedule 2: chapter-wise Export Policy (2021 edition)
- DGFT ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule 1: General Notes regarding Import Policy
- DGFT ITC (HS) Schedule 2: General Notes to Export Policy
- DGFT Appendix 2T: list of Export Promotion Councils and Commodity Boards
- TradeStat, Department of Commerce (data from DGCI&S)
- DGFT ITC (HS) import and export policy search