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HS 2306.90.23Chapter 23 — Residues and Waste from Food Industries

Import Duty on Of cardi seeds

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2306.90.23

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
15%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1.5%
IGST
0%
Total Effective Duty
16.5%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free

FTA / Preferential Duty Rates

Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements

FTA / AgreementBCD Ratevs StandardEst. Saving
BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011)0%-15.0%~15.2% on AV
India-Nepal Bilateral Trade Agreement0%-15.0%~15.2% on AV
India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement0%-15.0%~15.2% on AV
India-Japan CEPA (IJCEPA)0%-15.0%~15.2% on AV
India-UAE CEPA4%-11.0%~11.2% on AV
India-Korea CEPA7.5%-7.5%~7.6% on AV
DFTP Scheme for LDCs15%——

FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Of cardi seeds?
The total import duty is 16.5%, comprising BCD of 15%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1.5% on BCD, and IGST of 0%. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Of cardi seeds under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2306.90.23 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Of cardi seeds?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2306.90.23 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2306.90.23?
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 Code2306.90.23
Chapter23 — Residues and Waste from Food Industries
Heading2306
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available