HS 5209.51.20Chapter 52 — Cotton
Import Duty on Saree
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 5209.51.20
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
10% or ₹24 per m2, whichever is higher
Social Welfare Surcharge
0%
IGST
5%
Total Effective Duty
15.5%
Unit of Measurement
m2
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 / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011) | 0% | -10.0% | ~10.5% on AV |
Full FTA rate table10 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 5209
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Further amends notification No. 01/2021-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28-06-2021.18.11.2021Further amends notification No. 11/2018-Customs, dated the 2nd February, 2018 in order to revise the levy of Social Welfare Surcharge on specified goods.02.02.2020All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback effective 22.11.2014.22.11.2014The Customs Tariff [Determination of Origin of Goods under the Preferential Trade Agreement between the Governments of Member States of the Association of South31.12.2009Education Cess - Exemption to specified goods of various Chapters from the levy of Education Cess.09.07.2004
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What is the import duty on Saree?
The total import duty is 15.5%, comprising BCD of 10% or ₹24 per m2, whichever is higher, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 5% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Saree under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 5209.51.20 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Saree?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 5209.51.20 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 5209.51.20?
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 Code5209.51.20
Chapter52 — Cotton
Heading5209
Unitm2
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available