HS 2101.20.10Chapter 21 — Miscellaneous Edible Preparations
Import Duty on Instant tea
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2101.20.10
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 table6 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 2101
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Amends notification No. 1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 [G.S.R. 666(E)] to give effect to gst council decisions regarding gst rates.28.06.2017These rules may be called the Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the Republic of In01.08.2011All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback, 2010-11 - The rates of drawback effective from 20.09.2010.20.09.2010The Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under the Preferential Trade Agreement between the Governments of the Republic of India and the Republic of31.12.2009Preferential Area imports - Concessional rate of duty of 7.5% on Tea & Yeast when imported from Sri Lanka.12.05.2000
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What is the import duty on Instant tea?
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 Instant tea under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2101.20.10 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Instant tea?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2101.20.10 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2101.20.10?
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 Code2101.20.10
Chapter21 — Miscellaneous Edible Preparations
Heading2101
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available