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HS 0809.40.00Chapter 08 — Edible Fruit and Nuts

Import Duty on Plums and sloes

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 0809.40.00

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
25%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0%
IGST
0%
Total Effective Duty
25%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free

FTA / Preferential Duty Rates

Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements

FTA / AgreementBCD Ratevs StandardEst. Saving
BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011)0%-25.0%~25.0% on AV
DFTP Scheme for LDCs0%-25.0%~25.0% on AV
India-Nepal Bilateral Trade Agreement0%-25.0%~25.0% on AV
India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement0%-25.0%~25.0% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track A)0%-25.0%~25.0% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track B)0%-25.0%~25.0% on AV
India-Malaysia CECA0%-25.0%~25.0% on AV
India-UAE CEPA5%-20.0%~20.0% on AV

FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Plums and sloes?
The total import duty is 25%, comprising BCD of 25%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0% on BCD, and IGST of 0%. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Plums and sloes under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 0809.40.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Plums and sloes?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 0809.40.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 0809.40.00?
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 Code0809.40.00
Chapter08 — Edible Fruit and Nuts
Heading0809
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available