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HS 5204.20.40Chapter 52 — Cotton

Import Duty on Cotton sewing thread, not containing any synthetic staple fibre

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 5204.20.40

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
10%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1%
IGST
5%
Total Effective Duty
16.55%
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%-10.0%~10.6% on AV
DFTP Scheme for LDCs0%-10.0%~10.6% on AV
India-Nepal Bilateral Trade Agreement0%-10.0%~10.6% on AV
India-Korea CEPA0%-10.0%~10.6% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track A)0%-10.0%~10.6% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track B)0%-10.0%~10.6% on AV
India-Malaysia CECA0%-10.0%~10.6% on AV
India-Japan CEPA (IJCEPA)0%-10.0%~10.6% 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 Cotton sewing thread, not containing any synthetic staple fibre?
The total import duty is 16.55%, comprising BCD of 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1% on BCD, and IGST of 5%. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Cotton sewing thread, not containing any synthetic staple fibre under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 5204.20.40 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Cotton sewing thread, not containing any synthetic staple fibre?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 5204.20.40 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 5204.20.40?
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 Code5204.20.40
Chapter52 — Cotton
Heading5204
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available