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HS 0909.61.21Chapter 09 — Coffee, Tea, Spices

Import Duty on Of seed quality

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 0909.61.21

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
30%
Social Welfare Surcharge
3%
IGST
0%
Total Effective Duty
33%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Restd*
Export Policy
Free1

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
DFTP Scheme for LDCs0%-30.0%~30.9% on AV
India-Nepal Bilateral Trade Agreement0%-30.0%~30.9% on AV
India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement0%-30.0%~30.9% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track A)0%-30.0%~30.9% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track B)0%-30.0%~30.9% on AV
India-Malaysia CECA0%-30.0%~30.9% on AV
India-Japan CEPA (IJCEPA)0%-30.0%~30.9% 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 Of seed quality?
The total import duty is 33%, comprising BCD of 30%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 3% on BCD, and IGST of 0%. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Of seed quality under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 0909.61.21 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Of seed quality?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 0909.61.21 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 0909.61.21?
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 Code0909.61.21
Chapter09 — Coffee, Tea, Spices
Heading0909
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available