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HS 0406.40.00Chapter 04 — Dairy Produce, Eggs, Honey

Import Duty on Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 0406.40.00

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
30%
Social Welfare Surcharge
3%
IGST
5%
Total Effective Duty
39.65%
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%~32.5% on AV
Full FTA rate table9 more agreements with concessional rates for this code, plus Certificate of Origin requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti?
The total import duty is 39.65%, comprising BCD of 30%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 3% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 5% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 0406.40.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 0406.40.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 0406.40.00?
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 Code0406.40.00
Chapter04 — Dairy Produce, Eggs, Honey
Heading0406
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available