The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for ivory; ivory powder and waste is 0507.10. Under the 2026 India (CBIC), the representative MFN general duty rate is 10.00%[CBIC / Customs Tariff 2026].
Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape; powder and waste of these products
Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape; powder and waste of these products
Imports of Ivory; ivory powder and waste into India require ICEGATE Bill of Entry declaration. Importers must hold an active IEC code, GSTIN, and comply with DGFT import policy and CAROTAR 2020 rules of origin.
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Ivory; ivory powder and waste
MODULE 11: Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR / CBIC)
Legally binding tariff classification decisions issued by CAAR / CBIC under Section 28H of the Customs Act, 1962 for HS 0507.10.
Query the official CAAR Advance Ruling portal criteria:
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and India (CBIC) general duty for Ivory; ivory powder and waste?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and India (CBIC), Ivory; ivory powder and waste is classified under HS 0507.10 (Heading 0507, Chapter 05). The representative IN MFN general duty rate is 10.00%.
How is HS 0507.10 distinguished within Heading 0507 (Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape; powder and waste of these products)?
Heading 0507 covers Ivory, tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns, antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape; powder and waste of these products. Subheading 0507.10 specifically isolates Ivory; ivory powder and waste. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 0507.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 0507.10?
Related subheadings under Heading 0507 include 0507.90. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Ivory; ivory powder and waste into India?
Importers require a Bill of Entry (BE) lodged on the ICEGATE portal by a Customs Broker (CHA), active Import Export Code (IEC) from DGFT, GSTIN registration, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading.
Can goods under HS 0507.10 enter duty-free under FTAs into India?
Yes. Goods originating in ASEAN countries (AIFTA), Japan (IJCEPA), South Korea (IKCEPA), UAE (India-UAE CEPA), or Australia (ECTA) enter India under preferential BCD rates subject to CAROTAR 2020.
What is the Indian customs duty de minimis threshold for Ivory; ivory powder and waste?
Under Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance) Regulations, imported goods valued up to โน10,000 INR enter India duty-free, while commercial shipments above โน10,000 require formal ICEGATE entry.
How can an importer obtain a CAAR Advance Ruling for HS 0507.10 in India?
Importers or foreign exporters may apply to the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR) under Section 28H of the Customs Act, 1962 for a legally binding classification ruling.
What FSSAI or PQMS import clearances apply to food/agricultural goods under HS 0507.10 in India?
Imports of food or agricultural products under Chapter 05 into India require FSSAI import clearance and Plant Quarantine Information System (PQMS) phytosanitary NOC before customs release.
How is the compound landed duty (BCD + SWS + IGST) calculated for HS 0507.10 in India?
India applies a compound stack: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on assessable value, Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) at 10% of BCD, and Integrated GST (IGST) on (assessable value + BCD + SWS). Some goods add AIDC or compensation cess.
What IGST rate applies to imports of HS 0507.10 into India?
Integrated GST (IGST) is levied at 5%, 12%, 18%, or 28% depending on the goods, assessed on the assessable value plus BCD plus SWS. There is no US-style MPF/HMF.
What is the Import Export Code (IEC) and GSTIN requirement for India?
Commercial importers require a 10-digit Import Export Code (IEC) issued by DGFT and a GSTIN registration; entry is lodged as a Bill of Entry on ICEGATE via a Customs Broker (CHA).
How do CAROTAR 2020 rules of origin apply to preferential imports under HS 0507.10?
Importers claiming FTA preferential BCD rates must satisfy CAROTAR 2020 origin verification, holding a valid Certificate of Origin and supporting production records.
What DGTR trade remedy (anti-dumping / safeguard) measures apply to HS 0507.10?
Importers must verify whether anti-dumping, countervailing, or safeguard duties recommended by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) apply to their origin.
Are BIS or FSSAI standards clearances required for HS 0507.10 in India?
Regulated goods may require BIS (ISI) certification, FSSAI clearance for food, or other line-ministry NOCs prior to customs release.
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