HS 1203.00.00Chapter 12 — Oil Seeds and Oleaginous Fruits
Import Duty on COPRA
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 1203.00.00
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
70%
Social Welfare Surcharge
7%
IGST
5% / 0%
Total Effective Duty
85.85%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Restd
Export Policy
Free
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% | -70.0% | ~78.7% on AV |
Full FTA rate table3 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 1203
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Synthetic Grade Zeolite 4A (Detergent Grade) - Review in the matter of continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of “Synthetic Grade Zeolite 4A (Detergent Gr21.11.2023Amends various anti-dumping duty notifications to align with HSN 2022 w.e.f. 1.1.2022.29.12.2021Tariff Value - Further amends the notification No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.) dated the 3rd August, 2001 [S.O. 748(E)].14.10.2021Amends Notification No. 22/2016-Customs (ADD) dated the 31st May, 2016 [G.S.R. 566(E)]; Notification No. 43/2016-Customs (ADD) dated the 8th August, 2016 [G.S.R30.12.2019Supersedes Notification No. 1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017.28.06.2017
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What is the import duty on COPRA?
The total import duty is 85.85%, comprising BCD of 70%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 7% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST is conditional for this code: 5% or 0% depending on the notification conditions. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is COPRA under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 1203.00.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on COPRA?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 1203.00.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 1203.00.00?
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 Code1203.00.00
Chapter12 — Oil Seeds and Oleaginous Fruits
Heading1203
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available