HS code 1508 90 99: Other
HS code 1508 90 99 covers other in chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils). Total import duty is about 5% of the import value.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 1508 90 99 |
|---|---|
| Description | Other |
| Chapter | 15: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils |
| Heading | 1508: Other |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 100% |
| Basic customs duty charged | Nil |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 5% |
| Total import duty | about 5% of the import value |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹5,000 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Includes the reduced rate of notification 45/2025-Customs, S. No. 181 (as amended).
- Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 43 (35% BCD): All goods, crude and edible grade
- Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 44 (45% BCD): All goods, refined and edible grade
- Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 142 (Nil BCD): The goods specified in List 10 appended to TABLE I, when imported by bona fide exporters for use in the manufacture of textile or leather garments, for export: Conditions apply.
- Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 265 (5% BCD): Parts and components (other than old and used) for use in manufacturing of textile machineries (falling under tariff headings 8444, 8445, 8446, 8447, 8448, 8449 Conditions apply.
- Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 292 (Nil BCD): (i) Parts, components and accessories for manufacture of Digital Video Recorder (DVR)/ Network Video Recorder (NVR) falling under 8521 90 90, other than the fol Conditions apply.
India's imports and exports
- India imported 30 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 15089099, “Other ground nut oil”.
- India exported 487 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 3.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 15089099, “Other ground nut oil”.
Questions about HS code 1508 90 99
What is the import duty on HS code 1508 90 99 in India?
About 5% of the import value: basic customs duty Nil, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Other lines under heading 1508
Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.