HS 8544.19.90Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment
Import Duty on Other
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 8544.19.90
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
10%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
30.98%
Unit of Measurement
metre
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 table9 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
ActiveElectrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2023ActiveElectrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices (Quality Control) Order, 2003ActivePVC Insulated Cables (Quality Control) Order, 2021
Mapped by HS code — actual applicability depends on the specific product. Verify before importing.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 8544
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Amends notification no 11/2022-Customs and 12/2022-Customs in order to amend entries relating to Phased Manufacturing Programme for wearables and hearable.14.09.2023Preferential area imports - Further amends notification No.105/99-Cus. dated 10th August, 1999.30.12.2006Exemption & effective rate of duty and additional duty - Further amends notification No.21/2002-Cus. dated 1st March, 2002.30.12.2006Exemption to specified goods - Amends notification No.24/2005-Cus. dated 1st March, 2005.30.12.2006Exemption to specified goods - Amends notification No.25/2005-Cus. dated 1st March, 2005.30.12.2006
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What is the import duty on Other?
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 Other under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 8544.19.90 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 Other?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 8544.19.90 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 8544.19.90?
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 Code8544.19.90
Chapter85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment
Heading8544
Unitmetre
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISFTA Available