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🇮🇳 India Import Tariff: HS 1211.50

Ephedra, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered

MFN Tariff Rate7.8%
FTA Rate (AI-ECTA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

3%
Savings: 4.8 percentage points
HS Code1211.50
ProductEphedra, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇮🇳 India

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 1211.50 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.4%0%RCEP
🇦🇪 UAE1.1%——
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia1.3%——
🇦🇺 Australia1.9%0.1%TAFTA/RCEP
🇨🇦 Canada2%0.7%USMCA
🇹🇼 Taiwan2.1%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)2.5%0.6%EVFTA
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.5%0.8%UK-SACUM
🇿🇦 South Africa2.6%0.1%EU-SADC EPA
🇯🇵 Japan2.7%——
🇰🇷 South Korea2.8%1.1%RCEP/KVFTA
🇺🇸 United States2.9%——
🇲🇽 Mexico3%1.5%EU-Mexico FTA
🇻🇳 Vietnam3.2%——
🇹🇭 Thailand3.4%1.5%RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey4.6%0.2%Turkey-Singapore FTA
China4.7%1.6%ChAFTA/RCEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia4.7%1.7%RCEP
🇧🇷 Brazil6.3%1%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India(current)7.8%3%AI-ECTA

Import Documents for India

Typical documents required when importing HS 1211.50 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

Related HS Codes in India

12.01Soya beans, whether or not broken1201.10Soya beans; seed, whether or not broken1201.90Soya beans; other than seed, whether or not broken12.02Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whet1202.30Ground-nuts; seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked1202.41Ground-nuts; other than seed, not roasted or other

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 Australia🇧🇷 Brazil🇨🇦 Canada China🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇩 Indonesia🇯🇵 Japan🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇰🇷 South Korea🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import Ephedra, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered into India

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 1211.50 in India?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Ephedra, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered (HS 1211.50) into India is 7.8%. Under the AI-ECTA, a preferential rate of 3% may apply.
Does India have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 1211.50?
Yes. Under the AI-ECTA, the tariff may be reduced from 7.8% to 3%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 1211.50?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.4% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 1211.50 into India?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of India before making business decisions.