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HS 2207.20.00Chapter 22 — Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar

Import Duty on Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2207.20.00

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.5%
IGST
5% / 18%
Total Effective Duty
10.775%
Unit of Measurement
litre
Import Policy
Restd*
Export Policy
Restd

FTA / Preferential Duty Rates

Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements

FTA / AgreementBCD Ratevs StandardEst. Saving
BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011)0%-5.0%~5.3% on AV
Full FTA rate table7 more agreements with concessional rates for this code, plus Certificate of Origin requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength?
The total import duty is 10.775%, comprising BCD of 5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.5% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST is conditional for this code: 5% or 18% depending on the notification conditions. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2207.20.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2207.20.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2207.20.00?
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 Code2207.20.00
Chapter22 — Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar
Heading2207
Unitlitre
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available