HS 5503.11.20Chapter 55 — Man-Made Staple Fibres
Import Duty on Para-aramid Fibre
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 5503.11.20
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
2.5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.25%
IGST
5%
Total Effective Duty
7.8875%
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 / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011) | 0% | -2.5% | ~2.6% on AV |
Full FTA rate table11 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 5503
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Further amends notification No. 01/2021-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28-06-2021.18.11.2021Acrylic Fibre - Continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of Acrylic Fibre falling under Chapter 55, originating in or exported from Korea RP and Thailand, i01.06.2015The Customs Tariff [Determination of Origin of Goods under the Preferential Trade Agreement between the Governments of Member States of the Association of South31.12.2009Anti-dumping duty - Import of acrylic fibre in all deniers originating in or exported from Belarus.30.12.2004Anti-dumping Duty - Imposes Anti-Dumping duty on Acrylic Fibre originating in, or exported from Turkey.15.05.2000
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What is the import duty on Para-aramid Fibre?
The total import duty is 7.8875%, comprising BCD of 2.5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.25% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 5% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Para-aramid Fibre under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 5503.11.20 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Para-aramid Fibre?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 5503.11.20 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 5503.11.20?
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 Code5503.11.20
Chapter55 — Man-Made Staple Fibres
Heading5503
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available