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Indian ITC-HS · Tariff Item (8-digit)
- Other EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS Exemption to motion picutres, music, gaming software for use on gaming consoles printed or recorded on media falling under headings 3706 or 8523. [Notfn. No. 27/10-Cus. dt. 27.2.2010 as amended by 30/17] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Depart- ment of Revenue), No.27/2010-Customs dated the 27th February, 2010 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 140 (E), dated the 27th February, 2010, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts motion pictures, music, gaming software for use on gaming consoles printed or recorded on media falling under headings 3706 or 8523 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when imported into India, from so much of the duty of customs as leviable thereon which is specified in the said First Schedule, as is in excess of the duties which would be leviable, if the value of the said goods, for the purposes of sub-section (1) of section 14 of the said Customs Act, were equal to the aggregate of- (i) the cost of the carrier medium; and (ii) the freight and insurance charges incurred in respect of the carrier medium: Provided that nothing contained in this notification shall apply to motion pictures, music or gaming software imported in a pre-packaged form for retail sale. 2. This notification shall come into force with effect from the 1st day of July, 2017.
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Notifications and exemptions can lower the effective rate for specific goods or FTA partner countries. Cross-check against the latest CBIC circulars before filing.
Basic Customs Duty (BCD) under each Free Trade Agreement India is party to. Sourced from ITC's Market Access Map (MACMAP, 2025). Other duties (AIDC, SWS, IGST, Cess) typically still apply on top — see the Effective duty stack above for those.
An HSN code (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) is an internationally standardised numeric system to classify traded products. Indian customs extend it to an 8-digit ITC-HS code for more precise classification, taxation and compliance.
Other entries sharing the same heading. Useful for narrowing down the right tariff item.
Use this code in your Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Shipping Bill for exports from India.
Required for the Bill of Entry and customs clearance when importing goods into India.
Drives the applicable GST rate, HSN-wise summary in GSTR-1 and ITC eligibility checks.
For complex products, consult with customs brokers or trade experts who can classify based on:
• DGFT Policy: Guidelines for export-import procedures
• Customs Tariff: Complete HSN code list with duty rates
• GST Notifications: Latest tax-rate updates
• Trade Portal: Government trade documentation support
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