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HS 5408.34.20Chapter 54 — Man-Made Filaments

Import Duty on Fabrics of continuous filament, other than rayon

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 5408.34.20

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
20%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0%
IGST
5%
Total Effective Duty
26%
Unit of Measurement
m2
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%-20.0%~21.0% on AV
DFTP Scheme for LDCs0%-20.0%~21.0% on AV
India-Nepal Bilateral Trade Agreement0%-20.0%~21.0% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track A)0%-20.0%~21.0% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track B)0%-20.0%~21.0% on AV
India-Malaysia CECA0%-20.0%~21.0% on AV
India-UAE CEPA0%-20.0%~21.0% on AV
SAFTA (Current — 68/2012)5%-15.0%~15.8% 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 Fabrics of continuous filament, other than rayon?
The total import duty is 26%, comprising BCD of 20%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0% on BCD, and IGST of 5%. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Fabrics of continuous filament, other than rayon under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 5408.34.20 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Fabrics of continuous filament, other than rayon?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 5408.34.20 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 5408.34.20?
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 Code5408.34.20
Chapter54 — Man-Made Filaments
Heading5408
Unitm2
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available