HS 1302.19.20Chapter 13 — Lac, Gums, Resins
Import Duty on Cashew shell liquid (CNSL), crude
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 1302.19.20
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
15%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1.5%
IGST
5%
Total Effective Duty
22.325%
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% | -15.0% | ~16.0% 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 1302
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 28.06.2017.28.06.2017Amends 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(E31.12.2016Differential duty - Imports from Pakistan and Sri Lanka - Duty Reduced - Superseeds the notification, No. 125/2011-Customs, dated the 30th December, 2011.31.12.2012
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What is the import duty on Cashew shell liquid (CNSL), crude?
The total import duty is 22.325%, comprising BCD of 15%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1.5% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 5% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Cashew shell liquid (CNSL), crude under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 1302.19.20 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Cashew shell liquid (CNSL), crude?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 1302.19.20 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 1302.19.20?
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 Code1302.19.20
Chapter13 — Lac, Gums, Resins
Heading1302
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available