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HS 9619.00.10Chapter 96 — Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

Import Duty on Sanitary towels (pads) or sanitary napkin; tampons [SNo(165) in Ntfn 10-IGST/17.09.2025]

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 9619.00.10

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
10%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1%
IGST
0%
Total Effective Duty
0%
Unit of Measurement
N/A
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free

FTA / Preferential Duty Rates

Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements

FTA / AgreementBCD Ratevs StandardEst. Saving
BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011)0%-10.0%~10.1% on AV
DFTP Scheme for LDCs0%-10.0%~10.1% on AV
India-Nepal Bilateral Trade Agreement0%-10.0%~10.1% on AV
India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement0%-10.0%~10.1% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track A)0%-10.0%~10.1% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track B)0%-10.0%~10.1% on AV
India-Korea CEPA0%-10.0%~10.1% on AV
India-Malaysia CECA0%-10.0%~10.1% on AV

FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.

BIS Quality Control Orders

Mapped by HS code — actual applicability depends on the specific product. Verify before importing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Sanitary towels (pads) or sanitary napkin; tampons [SNo(165) in Ntfn 10-IGST/17.09.2025]?
The total import duty is 0%, comprising BCD of 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1% on BCD, and IGST of 0%. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Sanitary towels (pads) or sanitary napkin; tampons [SNo(165) in Ntfn 10-IGST/17.09.2025] under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 9619.00.10 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Sanitary towels (pads) or sanitary napkin; tampons [SNo(165) in Ntfn 10-IGST/17.09.2025]?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 9619.00.10 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 9619.00.10?
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 Code9619.00.10
Chapter96 — Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles
Heading9619
UnitN/A
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available