HS 0801, 0802

Import Duty on Dry Fruits & Nuts in India (2026): 0%–120% + IGST

Nuts under HS headings 0801-0802 span a huge duty range in India - from 0% on some coconut-family lines to 120% on protected varieties, with almonds historically charged specific per-kilogram duties rather than percentages. Gift-season hampers and specialty nuts (macadamia, pecan, pine nuts) drive most import interest.

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HS-code duty rates for dry fruits & nuts

Showing 12 representative tariff lines of the 33 that match this category. The duty column is the combined customs rate (BCD plus AIDC and SWS, all charged on the assessable value); IGST is then applied on the duty-inclusive amount.

HS code	Description	Customs duty	IGST
08011100	Desiccated Coconuts	77%BCD 70%SWS 7%	18%
08012100	Fresh Or Dried Brazil Nuts, In Shell	33%BCD 30%SWS 3%	18%
08012200	Fresh Or Dried Brazil Nuts, Shelled	30%BCD 30%	18%
08013100	Fresh Or Dried Cashew Nuts, In Shell	2.75%BCD 2.5%SWS 0.25%	18%
08021100	Fresh Or Dried Almonds In Shell	0%	18%
08021200	Fresh Or Dried Almonds, Shelled	0%	18%
08022100	Fresh Or Dried Hazelnuts Or Filberts "Corylus Spp.", In Shell	33%BCD 30%SWS 3%	18%
08022200	Fresh Or Dried Hazelnuts Or Filberts "Corylus Spp.", Shelled	33%BCD 30%SWS 3%	18%
08023100	Fresh Or Dried Walnuts, In Shell	120%BCD 120%	18%
08023200	Fresh Or Dried Walnuts, Shelled	100%BCD 100%	18%
08024100	Fresh Or Dried Chestnuts "Castanea Spp.", In Shell	33%BCD 30%SWS 3%	18%
08024200	Fresh Or Dried Chestnuts "Castanea Spp.", Shelled	33%BCD 30%SWS 3%	18%

Rates are the tariff we apply when quoting real shipments; anti-dumping duty, where notified for a specific product and origin, is charged in addition.

Worked example

What INR 6,000 of dry fruits & nuts costs to land in India

Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (33% duty on HS 08012100, 18% IGST). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.

Dry Fruits & Nuts (goods value): INR 6,000
International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods): INR 600
Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight): INR 6,600
Customs duty (33% of CIF, HS 08012100): INR 2,178
IGST (18% of CIF + duty): INR 1,580
Estimated landed cost: INR 10,358

Note for businesses: the IGST portion (INR 1,580 here) is creditable as input tax credit if you are GST-registered; the customs duty portion is not. Freight is illustrative - use the calculator for a quote with real shipping on your actual item.

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What to know about importing dry fruits & nuts

Rates vary wildly by nut: our data shows 0% to 120% across the two headings - identify your exact product line before assuming affordability.
Almonds and pistachios carry politically sensitive tariffs (US trade disputes have moved them); some lines are specific duties per kg.
FSSAI governs food imports; commercial lots need licensing, fumigation and phytosanitary certificates - personal gift quantities clear informally.
Buy vacuum-packed for transit: loose-packed nuts risk moisture and pest inspection holds.

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Popular dry fruits & nuts imports

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Dry Fruits & Nuts import questions, answered

What is the customs duty on dry fruits imported to India?+

It depends heavily on the specific nut: our tariff rows for headings 0801-0802 run from 0% to 120% combined duty, and some lines (notably almonds) use per-kilogram specific duties instead of percentages. Dates and coconut products sit at the cheap end; protected lines at the punitive end.

Why are imported almonds and pistachios priced so high in India?+

India is the world's largest almond importer and uses the tariff actively - almonds carry specific per-kg duties that were raised during US trade disputes. The duty plus 5-12% IGST is embedded in every retail pack; direct import at small scale cannot beat commercial importers who move containers.

Which specialty nuts are worth importing personally?+

Varieties with thin Indian distribution: macadamias, pecans, Brazil nuts, quality pine nuts and premium Medjool dates. For these, boutique-grade product at origin prices - even after duty - beats the limited, high-markup local options.

Do nut shipments face inspection problems?+

Food parcels can be held for FSSAI checks, and plant products can trigger phytosanitary inspection. Vacuum-sealed retail packs from reputable sellers minimise holds; loose bulk nuts in plain bags maximise them. Declare accurately as the specific nut, not generic dry fruits.

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