On February 1, 2020, the Government of India issued the annual budget for Indian Fiscal Year 2020/21, which increased tariffs on shelled walnuts, among other products.
The renewed Basic Custom Duty (BCD) increased from 30% to 100% for shelled walnuts, and entered into force with immediate effect.
HS Code
Product
Previous BCD
Current BCD
0802 3200
Walnuts, shelled
30.00%
100.00%
However, both walnuts in-shell and shelled under HS Codes 0802 3100 and 0802 3200, respectively, are exempted from Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) of 10% of BCD, and shelled almonds under HS Code 0802 1200 are also exempted from SWS levy by notification No. 09/2020, issued on February 2, 2020.