WCO classification path
- Chapter05Products of animal origin n.e.s.
- Heading0508Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttle-bone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof
- Subheading050800Shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms
- National05080030Cowries
05080030
"Cowries"
HS code 05080030 (Chapter 05 "Products of animal origin n.e.s."; Heading 0508 "Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttle-bone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste thereof"; Subheading 050800 "Shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms") under the India tariff schedule classifies "Cowries". India customs apply Basic Customs Duty of 30, IGST 5. Statutory unit of measure: kg. This commodity is subject to 2 import regulations or restrictions; see compliance section below.
Tariff Schedule
| Classification | Rate |
|---|---|
基本关税 (BCD) Basic Customs Duty | 30 |
IGST IGST | 5 |
社会福利附加税 SWS | 3 |
综合税负 Total duty | 39.65 |
Compliance & Controls
1 import regulation, restriction, or permit requirement
Free*
India Foreign Trade Policy · DGFT ITC-HS
Free
Export Controls
Free
Free***
Global Benchmark
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