HS 9001.10.00Chapter 90 — Optical, Photographic, Measuring Instruments
Import Duty on Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 9001.10.00
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 / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011) | 0% | -15.0% | ~18.0% on AV |
Full FTA rate table10 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.
Additional Trade Measures
ADDAnti-dumping duties may apply from certain countries. Rate varies by origin.
Country & producer-specific ratesExact ADD/CVD/safeguard rates by origin country and producer, with validity periods.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 9001
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Dispersion Unshifted Single – Mode Optical Fiber - Anti-duping duty on ‘Dispersion Unshifted Single – Mode Optical Fiber’ falling under chapter heading 9001, or03.08.2023Drawback - Testing of goods exported under Drawback/DEEC/Pass Book Scheme.31.05.2005Anti-dumping duty - Import into India of plastic ophthalmic lenses originating in, or exported from, Peoples Republic of China and Chinese Taipei.19.04.2004Anti-dumping Duty - Imposes Anti-Dumping duty on Optical Fibre originating in, or exported from Korea RP.28.06.2000
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What is the import duty on Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables?
The total import duty is 37.47%, comprising BCD of 15%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1.5% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 18% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 9001.10.00 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 Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables?
Active anti-dumping measures are recorded for HS heading 9001. Duties vary by country of origin. Use the TradePrep duty calculator with your specific origin country for the exact ADD rate.
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 9001.10.00?
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 Code9001.10.00
Chapter90 — Optical, Photographic, Measuring Instruments
Heading9001
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISADDFTA Available