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HS 8460.90.10Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery

Import Duty on Polishing and buffing machines

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 8460.90.10

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
7.5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.75%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
27.735%
Unit of Measurement
piece
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%-7.5%~8.9% on AV
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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 Polishing and buffing machines?
The total import duty is 27.735%, comprising BCD of 7.5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.75% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 18% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Polishing and buffing machines under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 8460.90.10 falls under chapters that commonly require BIS certification under Quality Control Orders (QCO). Verify the specific QCO applicability with the Bureau of Indian Standards before importing.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Polishing and buffing machines?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 8460.90.10 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 8460.90.10?
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 Code8460.90.10
Chapter84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery
Heading8460
Unitpiece
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISFTA Available