Indian ITC-HS · Tariff Item (8-digit)

HSN Code 88079000

88079000

Other EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS Exemption to parts of aircraft falling within the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when imported into India under the Standard Exchange Scheme: [Notfn. No. 23/2016-Cus. dt. 1.3.2016,] 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 ( Department of Revenue) No. 72/94-Customs, dated the 1st March, 1994 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 184 (E) dated the 1stMarch, 1994, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts parts of aircraft falling within the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when imported into India under the Standard Exchange Scheme, from so much of duty of customs leviable thereon, as is in excess of the duty of customs which would be leviable if the value of the said parts were made up of the Standard Exchange Cost, insurance and freight charges both ways subject to the following conditions, namely:- (i) such parts have been repaired or overhauled or are being imported for repair or overhaul and are not new parts; (ii) the importer and the exporter have entered into a Standard Exchange Agreement; (iii) the importer is registered with the Director General of Civil Aviation; (iv) the Standard Exchange Cost charged by the exporter or importer is final; (v) no drawback of duty has been claimed or shall be claimed in respect of parts of aircraft exported or imported for repair or overhaul under the said Standard Exchange Agreement; and (vi) the importer, at the time of clearance, produces a certificate from the exporter, - (a) that the imported parts have been supplied from a pool of repaired or overhauled parts maintained under the Standard Exchange Scheme and such parts are not new parts and; that the Standard Exchange Cost charged for repair or overhaul is final; or (b) that the parts have been sentto the importer under Standard Exchange Scheme for repair or overhaul and such parts are not new parts. Explanation - For the purposes of this notification,- (1) "Standard Exchange Scheme" means a scheme under which the exporter of a repaired or overhauled aircraft part;or an importer of anaircraft part for repair or overhaul , agree to supply a repaired or overhauled part in exchange of such part ; (2) "Standard Exchange Agreement" means an agreement made under Standard Exchange Scheme; (3) "Standard Exchange Cost" means the cost of repair or overhaul charged by the exporter or importer of the aircraft part under Standard Exchange Scheme, which also includes charges for materials, if any, used for such repair or overhaul. 2. Nothing contained in this notification shall have effect after the 1[31stMarch, 2029]. 1 Substitued by Notification No. 38/2024. Dated 23.07.2024.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Indian Customs Tariff — First Schedule (as on 30.06.2024, CBIC)

Effective import duty stack

Live values from India's ICEGATE customs calculator, computed on an assessable value of ₹100.

Unitkg.
BCD10%₹10.00
AIDC10%₹1.00
SWS10%₹1.10
IGST18%₹20.18Notif. 009/2025-II553
Total Duty32.28%₹32.28 per ₹100 of CIF
How it's calculated

For an assessable value of ₹100:

  1. BCD = AV × 10% = ₹10.00
  2. AIDC = BCD × 10% = ₹1.00
  3. SWS = (BCD + AIDC) × 10% = ₹1.10(exemption notifications exist for this code; verify eligibility)
  4. IGST = (AV + BCD + AIDC + SWS) × 18% = ₹20.18
  5. Total Duty = BCD + AIDC + SWS + IGST = ₹32.28 (32.28%)

Notifications and exemptions can lower the effective rate for specific goods or FTA partner countries. Cross-check against the latest CBIC circulars before filing.

FTA preferential rates

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.

Best rate0%via ASEAN countries(−10 pp vs MFN)
MFN (no FTA)
10%
baseline
ASEAN countriesBest
0%
−10 pp vs MFN
Australia
0%
−10 pp vs MFN
Japan
0%
−10 pp vs MFN
Malaysia
0%
−10 pp vs MFN
Nepal
0%
−10 pp vs MFN
Philippines
0%
−10 pp vs MFN
SAFTA (LDC) countries
0%
−10 pp vs MFN
Singapore
0%
−10 pp vs MFN
Sri Lanka
0%
−10 pp vs MFN
the republic of Korea
0%
−10 pp vs MFN
United Arab Emirats
0%
−10 pp vs MFN
SAFTA countries
5%
−5 pp vs MFN
APTA countries
6%
−4 pp vs MFN
Source: ITC MACMAP · 2025 · Eligibility depends on Rules of Origin (RoO) — consult the relevant FTA notification before filing.

Customs Compliance Requirements published on ICEGATE for this tariff item — covers BIS / DOT / EPR / quarantine etc. Click to expand.

Where this code sits

Section XVII
VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, VESSELS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT
Chapter 88
Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
Tariff hierarchy
  1. 1
    8807Heading (4-digit)
    PARTS OF GOODS OF HEADING 8801, 8802 OR 8806
  2. 2
    88079000Tariff Item (8-digit)
    Other EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS Exemption to parts of aircraft falling within the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when imported into India under the Standard Exchange Scheme: [Notfn. No. 23/2016-Cus. dt. 1.3.2016,] 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 ( Department of Revenue) No. 72/94-Customs, dated the 1st March, 1994 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 184 (E) dated the 1stMarch, 1994, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts parts of aircraft falling within the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when imported into India under the Standard Exchange Scheme, from so much of duty of customs leviable thereon, as is in excess of the duty of customs which would be leviable if the value of the said parts were made up of the Standard Exchange Cost, insurance and freight charges both ways subject to the following conditions, namely:- (i) such parts have been repaired or overhauled or are being imported for repair or overhaul and are not new parts; (ii) the importer and the exporter have entered into a Standard Exchange Agreement; (iii) the importer is registered with the Director General of Civil Aviation; (iv) the Standard Exchange Cost charged by the exporter or importer is final; (v) no drawback of duty has been claimed or shall be claimed in respect of parts of aircraft exported or imported for repair or overhaul under the said Standard Exchange Agreement; and (vi) the importer, at the time of clearance, produces a certificate from the exporter, - (a) that the imported parts have been supplied from a pool of repaired or overhauled parts maintained under the Standard Exchange Scheme and such parts are not new parts and; that the Standard Exchange Cost charged for repair or overhaul is final; or (b) that the parts have been sentto the importer under Standard Exchange Scheme for repair or overhaul and such parts are not new parts. Explanation - For the purposes of this notification,- (1) "Standard Exchange Scheme" means a scheme under which the exporter of a repaired or overhauled aircraft part;or an importer of anaircraft part for repair or overhaul , agree to supply a repaired or overhauled part in exchange of such part ; (2) "Standard Exchange Agreement" means an agreement made under Standard Exchange Scheme; (3) "Standard Exchange Cost" means the cost of repair or overhaul charged by the exporter or importer of the aircraft part under Standard Exchange Scheme, which also includes charges for materials, if any, used for such repair or overhaul. 2. Nothing contained in this notification shall have effect after the 1[31stMarch, 2029]. 1 Substitued by Notification No. 38/2024. Dated 23.07.2024.

What is an HSN Code?

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.

  • First 2 digits: Chapter (e.g. 88)
  • Digits 3–4: Heading
  • Digits 5–6: Subheading (WCO-aligned)
  • Last 2 digits: Indian ITC extension for added granularity
Chapter88
Heading8807
Subheading880790
Tariff Item88079000

Why is the right HSN code important?

  • Ensures correct calculation of customs duties and taxes.
  • Required for shipping bills, bills of entry, GST filings and FTA certificates of origin.
  • Helps avoid clearance delays, penalties or reclassification disputes.
Tip: Always cross-check the 8-digit code against the latest DGFT / Customs schedule before filing.

How to use this HSN code

Export Documentation

Use this code in your Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Shipping Bill for exports from India.

Import Clearance

Required for the Bill of Entry and customs clearance when importing goods into India.

GST Classification

Drives the applicable GST rate, HSN-wise summary in GSTR-1 and ITC eligibility checks.

Common HSN code mistakes to avoid

  • • Reusing outdated or incorrect codes from old shipments
  • • Mixing up similar product codes without checking descriptions
  • • Ignoring the last 2 digits which affect Indian duty rates
  • • Not considering composition, end use or manufacturing process
  • • Relying solely on online tools without professional verification

Need more information?

For complex products, consult with customs brokers or trade experts who can classify based on:

  • • Physical product inspection
  • • Material composition / manufacturing process
  • • Intended end-use
  • • Latest customs notifications & advance rulings
Pro tip: Correct HSN code usage saves time, money and grief at customs.

Additional Resources

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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