HS code 1521 90 10: Beewax whether or not coloured
HS code 1521 90 10 covers beewax whether or not coloured 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 90 10 |
|---|---|
| Description | Beewax whether or not coloured |
| Chapter | 15: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils |
| Heading | 1521: Other |
| 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 250 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 20.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 15219010, “Bees wax w/n coloured”.
Questions about HS code 1521 90 10
What is the import duty on HS code 1521 90 10 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.