HS 1503.00.00Chapter 15 — Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils
Import Duty on LARD STEARIN, LARD OIL, OLEOSTEARIN, OLEO-OIL AND TALLOW OIL, NOT EMULSIFIED OR MIXED OR OTHERWISE PREPARED
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 1503.00.00
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
30%
Social Welfare Surcharge
3%
IGST
5% / 0%
Total Effective Duty
39.65%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Proh
Export Policy
Proh*
CONDITIONAllied compliance requirement: SanP. 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% | -30.0% | ~32.5% on AV |
Full FTA rate table9 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 1503
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Supersedes Notification No. 1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017.28.06.2017Differential duty - Imports from Pakistan and Sri Lanka - Duty Reduced - Superseeds the notification, No. 125/2011-Customs, dated the 30th December, 2011.31.12.2012Further amends the notification No. 125/2011-Customs, dated the 30th December, 2011.06.09.2012SAFTA - Further amends the notification No.67/2006-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2006.31.12.2010SAFTA - Amends notification No.67/2006-Cus. dated 30th June, 2006.30.12.2006
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What is the import duty on LARD STEARIN, LARD OIL, OLEOSTEARIN, OLEO-OIL AND TALLOW OIL, NOT EMULSIFIED OR MIXED OR OTHERWISE PREPARED?
The total import duty is 39.65%, comprising BCD of 30%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 3% 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 LARD STEARIN, LARD OIL, OLEOSTEARIN, OLEO-OIL AND TALLOW OIL, NOT EMULSIFIED OR MIXED OR OTHERWISE PREPARED under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 1503.00.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on LARD STEARIN, LARD OIL, OLEOSTEARIN, OLEO-OIL AND TALLOW OIL, NOT EMULSIFIED OR MIXED OR OTHERWISE PREPARED?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 1503.00.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 1503.00.00?
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 Code1503.00.00
Chapter15 — Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils
Heading1503
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available