HS 8504.90.10Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment
Import Duty on Of transformers
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 8504.90.10
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
10%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
30.98%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
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% | -10.0% | ~11.9% 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.
BIS Quality Control Orders
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Mapped by HS code — actual applicability depends on the specific product. Verify before importing.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 8504
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Reduces the GST rate on Electric Vehicles, and charger or charging stations for Electric vehicles.31.07.2019Further amends the notification No. 52/2003-Customs, dated the 31st March, 2003 [G.S.R. 274(E)].05.12.2018Further amends the notification No. 158/95-Customs, dated the 14th November, 1995 [G.S.R. 744(E)].11.09.2018USB Flash Drives - Anti-dumping duty on the import of 'USB Flash Drives' falling Chapter 8471, 8473, 8504, 8517, 8519, 8523, 8524, 8538, 8542 or 8543, originati22.05.2015Exemption & effective rate of duty and additional duty - Further amends notification No.21/2002-Cus. dated 1st March, 2002.30.12.2006
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What is the import duty on Of transformers?
The total import duty is 30.98%, comprising BCD of 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 18% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Of transformers under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 8504.90.10 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 Of transformers?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 8504.90.10 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 8504.90.10?
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 Code8504.90.10
Chapter85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment
Heading8504
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISFTA Available