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HS 5206.44.00Chapter 52 — Cotton

Import Duty on Measuring per single yarn less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 5206.44.00

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
CONDITIONAllied compliance requirement: Azo Dyes Cert. 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%-10.0%~10.6% on AV
Full FTA rate table11 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 Measuring per single yarn less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)?
The total import duty is 16.55%, comprising BCD of 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 5% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Measuring per single yarn less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn) under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 5206.44.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Measuring per single yarn less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 5206.44.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 5206.44.00?
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 Code5206.44.00
Chapter52 — Cotton
Heading5206
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available