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HS 5201.00.15Chapter 52 — Cotton

Import Duty on Indian cotton of staple length 28.5 mm (14/32”) and above but below 34.5 mm

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 5201.00.15

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.5%
IGST
5%
Total Effective Duty
10.775%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free
CONDITIONAllied compliance requirement: Agri Permit. Required at the time of import clearance.

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 table9 more agreements with concessional rates for this code, plus Certificate of Origin requirements.
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FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.

BIS Quality Control Orders

Mapped by HS code — actual applicability depends on the specific product. Verify before importing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Indian cotton of staple length 28.5 mm (14/32”) and above but below 34.5 mm?
The total import duty is 10.775%, comprising BCD of 5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.5% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 5% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Indian cotton of staple length 28.5 mm (14/32”) and above but below 34.5 mm under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 5201.00.15 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Indian cotton of staple length 28.5 mm (14/32”) and above but below 34.5 mm?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 5201.00.15 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 5201.00.15?
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 Code5201.00.15
Chapter52 — Cotton
Heading5201
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available