HS 9031.80.00Chapter 90 — Optical, Photographic, Measuring Instruments
Import Duty on Other instruments, appliances and machines
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 9031.80.00
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
15%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1.5%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
37.47%
Unit of Measurement
piece
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 table12 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.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 9031
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Further amends notification No. 25/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002 so as to add capital goods to the already existing list of capital goods exempted fro01.02.2025Exemption to specified goods - Amends notification No.24/2005-Cus. dated 1st March, 2005.30.12.2006Effective rate of duty on specified goods of Chapters 70, 84, 85 or 90.02.06.1998
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What is the import duty on Other instruments, appliances and machines?
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 Other instruments, appliances and machines under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 9031.80.00 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 Other instruments, appliances and machines?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 9031.80.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 9031.80.00?
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 Code9031.80.00
Chapter90 — Optical, Photographic, Measuring Instruments
Heading9031
Unitpiece
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISFTA Available