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HS 8537.20.00Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment

Import Duty on For a voltage exceeding 1,000 V

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 8537.20.00

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
15%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1.5%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
37.47%
Unit of Measurement
kg
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%-15.0%~18.0% on AV
DFTP Scheme for LDCs0%-15.0%~18.0% on AV
India-Nepal Bilateral Trade Agreement0%-15.0%~18.0% on AV
India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement0%-15.0%~18.0% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track A)0%-15.0%~18.0% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track B)0%-15.0%~18.0% on AV
India-Korea CEPA0%-15.0%~18.0% on AV
India-Malaysia CECA0%-15.0%~18.0% on AV

FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on For a voltage exceeding 1,000 V?
The total import duty is 37.47%, comprising BCD of 15%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1.5% on BCD, and IGST of 18%. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is For a voltage exceeding 1,000 V under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 8537.20.00 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 For a voltage exceeding 1,000 V?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 8537.20.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 8537.20.00?
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 Code8537.20.00
Chapter85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment
Heading8537
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISFTA Available