HS code 1521 10 11: Edible wax for waxing fresh fruits and vegetables
HS code 1521 10 11 covers edible wax for waxing fresh fruits and vegetables in chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils). Total import duty is about 39.65% 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) | 1521 10 11 |
|---|---|
| Description | Edible wax for waxing fresh fruits and vegetables |
| Chapter | 15: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils |
| Heading | 1521: Vegetable Waxes |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 30% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 30% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 5% |
| Total import duty | about 39.65% of the import value |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹39,650 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
India's imports and exports
- India exported 56 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 44.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 15211011, “Edible carnauba wax for waxng frsh fruits and vegtbles”.
Questions about HS code 1521 10 11
What is the import duty on HS code 1521 10 11 in India?
About 39.65% of the import value: basic customs duty 30%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Other lines under heading 1521
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.