HS 8506.80.10Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment
Import Duty on Button Cells
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 8506.80.10
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
10%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
30.98%
Unit of Measurement
piece
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 table12 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 8506
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Amends Notification No.19/2019-Customs dated 06.07.2019.06.07.2019Dry cell batteries - Sunset review in the matter of continuation of final anti-dumping duty on dry cell batteries originating in, or exported from, the Peoples 13.04.2007Dry cells batteries - Anti-dumping duty - Import of primary pencil cells and primary batteries of R6 (AA) size, both in paper and metal (both heavy duty and sup02.08.2001
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What is the import duty on Button Cells?
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 Button Cells under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 8506.80.10 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 Button Cells?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 8506.80.10 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 8506.80.10?
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 Code8506.80.10
Chapter85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment
Heading8506
Unitpiece
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISFTA Available