HS 1005.90.20Chapter 10 — Cereals
Import Duty on Flint corn (Zea mays var. indurata)
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 1005.90.20
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
50%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0%
IGST
0% / 5%
Total Effective Duty
50%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free
CONDITIONAllied compliance requirement: Agri Permit. Required at the time of import clearance.
FTA / Preferential Duty Rates
Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements
| FTA / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011) | 0% | -50.0% | ~50.0% on AV |
Full FTA rate table4 more agreements with concessional rates for this code, plus Certificate of Origin requirements.
FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 1005
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Launch of SWIFT 2.0 and onboarding of AQCS, PQMS and FSSAI on SWIFT 2.0 as Single Touch Point for Trade for NOC Processing.21.11.2025Revised All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback.20.10.2023Prescribes the manner and modalities in respect of WTO committed in-quota tariffs on specified items.23.06.2020Further amends notification No. 11/2018-Customs, dated the 2nd February, 2018 in order to revise the levy of Social Welfare Surcharge on specified goods.02.02.2020Superseds the notification No. 72/2005-Customs, dated the 22nd July, 2005 [G.S.R.497(E)]30.06.2018
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What is the import duty on Flint corn (Zea mays var. indurata)?
The total import duty is 50%, comprising BCD of 50%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0% 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 Flint corn (Zea mays var. indurata) under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 1005.90.20 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Flint corn (Zea mays var. indurata)?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 1005.90.20 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 1005.90.20?
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 Code1005.90.20
Chapter10 — Cereals
Heading1005
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available