HS 2008.11.00Chapter 20 — Preparations of Vegetables, Fruit
Import Duty on Ground-nuts
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2008.11.00
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
30%
Social Welfare Surcharge
3%
IGST
5%
Total Effective Duty
39.65%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
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% | -30.0% | ~32.5% on AV |
Full FTA rate table12 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 2008
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Automation of Refund Application and Processing in Customs.17.02.2025Further amends notification No. 11/2021-Customs dated the 01 st February, 2021 to prescribe effective rates of AIDC to certain goods.01.02.2025Amends various Customs Tariff notifications in order to align the HS Codes of the said notifications with the Finance Act, 2023, w.e.f. 01.05.2023.01.05.2023Amending Customs Notifications to implement the "Amnesty Scheme for one time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance and EPCG authorization holder26.04.2023Posting of staff at Customs areas and collection of Cost Recovery Charges.19.01.2021
Browse the full notification archive →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the import duty on Ground-nuts?
The total import duty is 39.65%, comprising BCD of 30%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 3% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 5% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Ground-nuts under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2008.11.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Ground-nuts?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2008.11.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2008.11.00?
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 Code2008.11.00
Chapter20 — Preparations of Vegetables, Fruit
Heading2008
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available