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HS 4907.00.10Chapter 49 — Printed Books, Newspapers

Import Duty on Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 4907.00.10

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
10%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
30.98%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Restd
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%-10.0%~11.9% on AV
DFTP Scheme for LDCs0%-10.0%~11.9% on AV
India-Nepal Bilateral Trade Agreement0%-10.0%~11.9% on AV
India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement0%-10.0%~11.9% on AV
India-Singapore CECA Phase 40%-10.0%~11.9% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track A)0%-10.0%~11.9% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track B)0%-10.0%~11.9% on AV
India-Korea CEPA0%-10.0%~11.9% on AV

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value?
The total import duty is 30.98%, comprising BCD of 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1% on BCD, and IGST of 18%. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 4907.00.10 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognized face value?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 4907.00.10 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 4907.00.10?
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 Code4907.00.10
Chapter49 — Printed Books, Newspapers
Heading4907
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available