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High-voltage electricity substation with power transformer units and transmission towers, India import trade

HSN Code Import Duty

HSN Code for Transformers in India: Power, Distribution & Instrument Transformer Classification

Heading 8504 covers electrical transformers, static converters and inductors. The GST rate is uniformly 18%.

5 May 20266 min read

Stacked industrial steel, PVC and GI pipes in a warehouse, representing HSN classification under Chapters 73 and 39

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HSN Code for Pipes and Tubes in India: Steel, PVC, GI and Import Duty Classification

Find the correct HSN code for pipes and tubes in India, including steel, PVC, GI, fittings, GST and import duty calculation.

3 May 20269 min read

Industrial petrochemical storage tanks at an Indian port with cargo ships in the background

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HSN Code for Petrochemicals India 2026: Classification, Nil Duty Rates and Import Duty Guide

Petrochemical HSN codes in India fall under Chapter 27 (5% IGST) and Chapter 29 (18% IGST). Most feedstocks carry Nil BCD. This guide explains the critical chapter distinctions, lists all key 8-digit HSN codes, duty rates, and how to file a Bill of Entry correctly.

25 Apr 202617 min read

GST calculation on imports in India explained with examples for IGST, BCD, SWS and landed cost

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GST Calculation on Imports in India – IGST, BCD & Landed Cost

Learn how to calculate GST on imports in India. Step-by-step guide covering IGST, BCD, SWS, cess, and landed cost formula with examples.

24 Apr 202613 min read

CBIC Notification 12/2026 Zero Import Duty Petrochemicals India

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CBIC Notification 12/2026: Zero Import Duty on 40 Petrochemicals — Full Breakdown

CBIC Notification 12/2026-Customs grants NIL Basic Customs Duty on 40 petrochemical products from April 2 to June 30, 2026. Here is the complete HSN list, filing procedure, and post-expiry planning guide.

20 Apr 202610 min read

Indian port with cargo containers at golden hour — customs trade compliance

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CBIC Customs Exchange Rate April 2026: How It Works and Why It Matters for Your Import Duty

CBIC publishes a customs exchange rate every fortnight that determines the rupee value used to calculate import duty in India.

20 Apr 20269 min read

India-EFTA TEPA rules of origin and export process

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India-EFTA TEPA: Rules of Origin, Benefits & Export Process

India-EFTA TEPA grants tariff-free access to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein for 99.6% of India's export value. Rules of origin determine whether your products qualify.

20 Apr 202614 min read

Industrial electrical control room with organised circuit breaker cabinets and control panels representing HSN classification of electrical items in India

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HSN Code for Electrical Items in India: Switches, Wires, Panels & Import Duty Guide

Find the hsn code for electrical items in India. Learn GST rates, BCD, and BIS requirements for switches, wires, panels & LEDs. Updated 2026.

6 Apr 20267 min read

Stack of gold bars and bullion representing precious metals and Indian trade policy for 2026

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Gold Import Restrictions India 2026: DGFT Notification 03/2026-27 Explained

DGFT Notification 03/2026-27 moves gold, silver, and precious metal articles under Chapter 71 from Free to Restricted import policy. An import license is now mandatory with no transitional relief.

6 Apr 202610 min read

A bag of prilled urea fertilizer resting in a lush green agricultural field, representing fertilizer classification and trade under HSN codes

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HSN Code for Fertilizer in India: Urea, DAP & Organic Classification

The HSN code for fertilizer in India falls under Chapter 31, with urea as 3102 10, DAP as 3105 30, NPK as 3105 20, and organic fertilizers as 3101. GST rate is 5% across all types.

4 Apr 20268 min read

A bustling port scene with colorful cargo containers at sunrise, representing global trade and customs logistics.

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Duty Drawback Scheme in India: Rates, Process & How to Claim

Learn how the duty drawback scheme works in India. Understand Section 74 vs 75, All Industry Rates (AIR), and how exporters can claim refunds.

4 Apr 20267 min read

Elegant perfume bottle representing HSN code 3303 for fragrance imports in India

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HSN Code for Perfume in India: Fragrances, Deodorants & Import Duty 2026

The HSN code for perfume in India is 3303, covering perfumes and toilet waters including eau de parfum, eau de toilette, and cologne. Deodorants fall under 3307 20, natural attars under 3301 29. All attract 28% GST; imported perfumes face 10% BCD plus 28% IGST.

3 Apr 20266 min read