HS code 1521 90 20: Shellac wax whether or not coloured

HS code 1521 90 20 covers shellac wax 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.

Total import dutyabout 39.65%
Basic customs duty30%
IGST5%
Anti-dumpingNone found

Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.

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Key facts

Tariff item (8-digit HS code)1521 90 20
DescriptionShellac wax whether or not coloured
Chapter15: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils
Heading1521: Other
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)30%
Basic customs duty charged30%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST5%
Total import dutyabout 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).

Questions about HS code 1521 90 20

What is the import duty on HS code 1521 90 20 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

1521 10 11: Edible wax for waxing fresh fruits and vegetables1521 10 19: Carnauba Waxes: other1521 10 90: Vegetable Waxes: other1521 90 10: Beewax whether or not coloured1521 90 90: Other

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.