The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for carrots and turnips is 0706.10. Under the 2026 India (CBIC), the representative MFN general duty rate is 15.00%[CBIC / Customs Tariff 2026].
Imports of Carrots and turnips 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 Carrots and turnips
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 0706.10.
Query the official CAAR Advance Ruling portal criteria:
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and India (CBIC) general duty for Carrots and turnips?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and India (CBIC), Carrots and turnips is classified under HS 0706.10 (Heading 0706, Chapter 07). The representative IN MFN general duty rate is 15.00%.
How is HS 0706.10 distinguished within Heading 0706 (Carrots, turnips, salad beets (salad beetroot), salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled)?
Heading 0706 covers Carrots, turnips, salad beets (salad beetroot), salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or chilled. Subheading 0706.10 specifically isolates Carrots and turnips. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 0706.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 0706.10?
Related subheadings under Heading 0706 include 0706.90. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Carrots and turnips 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 0706.10 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 Carrots and turnips?
Under Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance) Regulations, imported goods valued up to ₹10,000 INR enter India duty-free, while commercial shipments above ₹10,000 require formal ICEGATE entry.
How can an importer obtain a CAAR Advance Ruling for HS 0706.10 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 0706.10 in India?
Imports of food or agricultural products under Chapter 07 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 0706.10 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 0706.10 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 0706.10?
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 0706.10?
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 0706.10 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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