HS 1211.90.44Chapter 12 — Oil Seeds and Oleaginous Fruits
Import Duty on Serpentina roots (rowwalfia serpentina and other species of rowwalfias)
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 1211.90.44
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
15%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1.5%
IGST
0% / 5%
Total Effective Duty
16.5%
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% | -15.0% | ~15.2% on AV |
Full FTA rate table11 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 1211
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Supersedes 31 customs exemption notifications and prescribes effective rates of customs duty, IGST and compensation cess for goods imported into India.24.10.2025Amends various Customs Tariff notifications in order to align the HS Codes of the said notifications with the Finance Act, 2023, w.e.f. 01.05.2023.01.05.2023Supersedes Notification No. 1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017.28.06.2017Supersedes Notification No. 2/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017.28.06.2017Amends the Notification No. 105/1999-Customs, dated the 10th August, 1999 [G.S.R. 582(E)]; Notification 26/2000–Customs, dated the 1st March, 2000 [G.S.R. 178(E31.12.2016
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What is the import duty on Serpentina roots (rowwalfia serpentina and other species of rowwalfias)?
The total import duty is 16.5%, comprising BCD of 15%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1.5% 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 Serpentina roots (rowwalfia serpentina and other species of rowwalfias) under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 1211.90.44 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Serpentina roots (rowwalfia serpentina and other species of rowwalfias)?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 1211.90.44 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 1211.90.44?
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 Code1211.90.44
Chapter12 — Oil Seeds and Oleaginous Fruits
Heading1211
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available