HS code 1511 90 30: Refined bleached deodorised palm stearin
HS code 1511 90 30 covers refined bleached deodorised palm stearin in chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils). Total import duty is about 36.76% 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) | 1511 90 30 |
|---|---|
| Description | Refined bleached deodorised palm stearin |
| Chapter | 15: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils |
| Heading | 1511: Other |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 100% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 27.5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 5% |
| Total import duty | about 36.76% of the import value |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹36,760 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Includes the reduced rate of notification 45/2025-Customs, S. No. 47 (as amended).
India's imports and exports
- India imported 60,588 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 39% on 2024-25) under tariff item 15119030, “Refined bleached deodorised palm stearin”.
- India exported 44,825 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 6970.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 15119030, “Refined bleached deodorised palm stearin”.
Questions about HS code 1511 90 30
What is the import duty on HS code 1511 90 30 in India?
About 36.76% of the import value: basic customs duty 27.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Other lines under heading 1511
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.