HS 7404.00.21Chapter 74 — Copper and Articles Thereof
Import Duty on Empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes, including the following: clean fired 70/30 brass shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign material covered by ISRI code word ‘Lake’; clean muffled (popped) 70/30 brass shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign material covered by ISRI code word ‘Lamb’
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 7404.00.21
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
2.5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.25%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
21.245%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Restd
Export Policy
Free
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% | ~3.0% on AV |
| India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement | 0% | -2.5% | ~3.0% on AV |
| India-Japan CEPA (IJCEPA) | 0% | -2.5% | ~3.0% on AV |
| DFTP Scheme for LDCs | 2.5% | — | — |
| SAFTA (Current — 68/2012) | 5% | — | — |
| ASEAN-India FTA (Track A) | 5% | — | — |
| ASEAN-India FTA (Track B) | 5% | — | — |
| India-Malaysia CECA | 5% | — | — |
FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the import duty on Empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes, including the following: clean fired 70/30 brass shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign material covered by ISRI code word ‘Lake’; clean muffled (popped) 70/30 brass shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign material covered by ISRI code word ‘Lamb’?
The total import duty is 21.245%, comprising BCD of 2.5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.25% on BCD, and IGST of 18%. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes, including the following: clean fired 70/30 brass shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign material covered by ISRI code word ‘Lake’; clean muffled (popped) 70/30 brass shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign material covered by ISRI code word ‘Lamb’ under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 7404.00.21 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes, including the following: clean fired 70/30 brass shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign material covered by ISRI code word ‘Lake’; clean muffled (popped) 70/30 brass shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign material covered by ISRI code word ‘Lamb’?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 7404.00.21 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 7404.00.21?
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 Code7404.00.21
Chapter74 — Copper and Articles Thereof
Heading7404
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available