HS 4907.00.30Chapter 49 — Printed Books, Newspapers
Import Duty on Documents of title conveying the right to use Information Technology software
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 4907.00.30
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
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% | -10.0% | ~11.9% on AV |
Full FTA rate table13 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 4907
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Applicability of indirect taxes on packaged software.18.03.2011Amends notification No. 1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate).30.09.2021Further amends notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30th June, 2017 so as to prescribe effective rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD).02.02.2020Further amends the notification No. 2/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017 [G.S.R. 667(E)].13.10.2017Amends the notification No. 1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 28th June, 2017 [G.S.R. 666(E)].22.09.2017
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What is the import duty on Documents of title conveying the right to use Information Technology software?
The total import duty is 30.98%, comprising BCD of 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 18% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Documents of title conveying the right to use Information Technology software under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 4907.00.30 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Documents of title conveying the right to use Information Technology software?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 4907.00.30 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 4907.00.30?
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 Code4907.00.30
Chapter49 — Printed Books, Newspapers
Heading4907
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available