HS 9804.10.00Chapter 98 — Special Classification Provisions
Import Duty on Drugs and medicines
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 9804.10.00
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
10%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1%
IGST
0% / 18%
Total Effective Duty
11%
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% | -10.0% | ~10.1% on AV |
Full FTA rate table1 more agreement 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 9804
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Amends AIDC, Health Cess and SWS notification to align them with notification no. 45/2025-Customs.24.10.2025Further amends notification No. 11/2018-Customs dated 02 th February, 2018 so as to exempt specified goods from the whole of levy of Social Welfare Surcharge.01.02.2025Provides the concessional rate of CGST on Covid-19 relief supplies, up to and inclusive of 30th September 2021.14.06.2021Import of gifts and other goods for personal use through Courier.05.07.2017
Browse the full notification archive →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the import duty on Drugs and medicines?
The total import duty is 11%, comprising BCD of 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST is conditional for this code: 0% or 18% depending on the notification conditions. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Drugs and medicines under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 9804.10.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Drugs and medicines?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 9804.10.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 9804.10.00?
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 Code9804.10.00
Chapter98 — Special Classification Provisions
Heading9804
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available