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HS 0303.53.00Chapter 03 — Fish and Crustaceans

Import Duty on Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus)

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 0303.53.00

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
30%
Social Welfare Surcharge
3%
IGST
0% / 5%
Total Effective Duty
33%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free
CONDITIONAllied compliance requirement: SanP. Required at the time of import clearance.

FTA / Preferential Duty Rates

Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements

FTA / AgreementBCD Ratevs StandardEst. Saving
BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011)0%-30.0%~30.9% on AV
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus)?
The total import duty is 33%, comprising BCD of 30%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 3% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST is conditional for this code: 0% or 5% depending on the notification conditions. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus) under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 0303.53.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus)?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 0303.53.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 0303.53.00?
The lowest available BCD rate is 0% under SAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011). A valid Certificate of Origin (COO) must be presented at customs to claim this rate.

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HS Code Details

HS Code0303.53.00
Chapter03 — Fish and Crustaceans
Heading0303
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available