HS 8704.21.00Chapter 87 — Vehicles Other Than Railway
Import Duty on g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 8704.21.00
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
20%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
41.6%
Unit of Measurement
u
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% | -20.0% | ~23.6% on AV |
| DFTP Scheme for LDCs | 0% | -20.0% | ~23.6% on AV |
| India-Nepal Bilateral Trade Agreement | 0% | -20.0% | ~23.6% on AV |
| India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement | 0% | -20.0% | ~23.6% on AV |
| ASEAN-India FTA (Track A) | 0% | -20.0% | ~23.6% on AV |
| ASEAN-India FTA (Track B) | 0% | -20.0% | ~23.6% on AV |
| SAFTA (Current — 68/2012) | 5% | -15.0% | ~17.7% 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 g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes?
The total import duty is 41.6%, comprising BCD of 20%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0% on BCD, and IGST of 18%. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 8704.21.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 8704.21.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 8704.21.00?
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 Code8704.21.00
Chapter87 — Vehicles Other Than Railway
Heading8704
Unitu
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available