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HS 8608.00.20Chapter 86 — Railway Locomotives and Rolling Stock

Import Duty on Mechanical equipment, not electrically powered for signalling to, or controlling, road rail or other vehicles, ships or aircraft

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 8608.00.20

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
CONDITIONAllied compliance requirement: SIMS. Required at the time of import clearance.

FTA / Preferential Duty Rates

Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements

FTA / AgreementBCD Ratevs StandardEst. Saving
BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011)0%-10.0%~11.9% on AV
Full FTA rate table13 more agreements with concessional rates for this code, plus Certificate of Origin requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Mechanical equipment, not electrically powered for signalling to, or controlling, road rail or other vehicles, ships or aircraft?
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 Mechanical equipment, not electrically powered for signalling to, or controlling, road rail or other vehicles, ships or aircraft under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 8608.00.20 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Mechanical equipment, not electrically powered for signalling to, or controlling, road rail or other vehicles, ships or aircraft?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 8608.00.20 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 8608.00.20?
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 Code8608.00.20
Chapter86 — Railway Locomotives and Rolling Stock
Heading8608
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available