Chapter 96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles

HS Code 96151900

Combs (verify classification)

Official tariff item: Other

Standard Duty Structure

Duty Component Rate
Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 20%
Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) 20%
Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) 10% of BCD
Integrated GST (IGST) 5%

Source: ICEGATE Trade Guide on Imports. Actual payable duty depends on assessable value, exemptions, preference claims, and product-specific cesses.

Classification Note

Use this line only when the grooming item is being classified as a comb under 96151900. Some pet grooming tools may belong under other material- or function-specific headings instead.

Common Customs Paperwork

  • Bill of Entry
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List

These are the standard customs paperwork items, not a complete regulatory checklist for every product under this HS code.

Agency Checks To Verify

  • ICEGATE returned a Chapter 96 policy note. Verify whether Policy Condition No. 1 of Chapter 96 applies to the specific product and shipment.

Common Product Examples

Pet grooming combs Flea combs Detangling combs Fine-tooth grooming combs