HS 0901.12Agriculture · India

HS Code for Decaffeinated Coffee - Import into India

Duty and tax snapshot for importing agriculture (HS 0901.12) into India. Typical MFN duty ~100%, IGST 18% on assessable value + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

100%

IGST

18%

Total taxes / CIF

137.4%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 30,000 FOB parcel of agriculture (HS 0901.12) shipped to India.

FOB valueUSD 30,000

Origin chargesUSD 450

FreightUSD 2,400

InsuranceUSD 150

CIFUSD 33,000

Assessable value (CIF + 1% landing)USD 33,330

Import duty @ 100%USD 33,330

IGST @ 18%USD 11,999

Destination inlandUSD 600

Landed cost ≈ USD 78,929

Run your own numbers in the Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
0901.11	Coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated
0901.12	Coffee, not roasted, decaffeinated
0901.22	Coffee, roasted, decaffeinated

India duty regime

Basic Customs Duty (BCD) + Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD) + IGST + AIDC where applicable. Preferential rates under India-UAE CEPA, India-Australia ECTA, ASEAN, SAFTA and APTA.

Customs notes

· India uses the ITC(HS) - 8-digit codes based on the 6-digit WCO HS heading. First 6 digits align globally; digits 7-8 are India-specific.
· Customs valuation follows the Customs Valuation (Determination of Value of Imported Goods) Rules, 2007 - broadly WTO transaction value with adjustments.
· SWS (Social Welfare Surcharge) is 10% of BCD (0% on many petroleum/gold lines). Health cess of 5% applies to specific medical devices.
· Assessable value = CIF + 1% landing charges (this 1% add-on was removed post-2017 for most goods but persists in specific tariff lines - verify per HS).

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical import duty on agriculture (HS 0901.12) into India?

India applies an MFN duty of about 100% on HS chapter 0901.12 at the 6-digit line. National tariff schedules add 2–4 further digits, so the exact rate can shift once you confirm the 8- or 10-digit code. Preferential rates under FTAs (Basic Customs Duty (BCD) + Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD) + IGST + AIDC where applicable) may reduce this to 0% for qualifying origins.

How is IGST calculated on imports of agriculture in India?

India charges IGST at 18% on the assessable value (CIF + landing uplift) plus duty. AV = CIF + 1% landing; IGST on AV + BCD

What is the landed cost of a USD 30,000 FOB shipment of agriculture into India?

On a USD 30,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 33,000. Applying 100% duty and 18% IGST brings total taxes to about USD 45,329 (~137.4% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 78,929.

Which HS code should I use for agriculture in India?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 0901.11 (Coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated). India customs then requires the full national code (8-digit ITC(HS)). Confirm the exact line with your licensed customs broker before filing.

Which Incoterm is best for shipping agriculture to India?

Most importers into India prefer CIF or CFR for sea freight so the seller arranges main-carriage transport, while retaining control of destination clearance. DDP shifts import duty and IGST to the seller - attractive to buyers but often priced with a risk premium. Compare all 11 Incoterms with our Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

What documents does India customs need to clear HS 0901.12?

India uses the ITC(HS) - 8-digit codes based on the 6-digit WCO HS heading. First 6 digits align globally; digits 7-8 are India-specific. Regulated commodities may also require a health certificate, phytosanitary certificate or import licence depending on the exact HS line.