Cooling towers and similar plants for direct cooling (without a separating wall) by means of recirculated water
MACHINERY, PLANT OR LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, WHETHER OR NOT ELECTRICALLY HEATED (EXCLUDING FURNACES, OVENS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT OF HEADING 8514), FOR THE TREATMENT OF MATERIALS BY A PROCESS INVOLVING A CHANGE OF TEMPERATURE SUCH AS HEATING, COOKING, ROASTING, DISTILLING, RECTIFYING, STERILISING, PASTEURISING, STEAMING, DRYING, EVAPORATING, VAPORISING, CONDENSING OR COOLING, OTHER THAN MACHINERY OR PLANT OF A KIND USED FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES; INSTANTANEOUS OR STORAGE WATER HEATERS, NON-ELECTRIC > Other > Cooling towers and similar plants for direct cooling (without a separating wall) by means of recirculated water
Duty Rates
| Duty | Statutory | Effective (conditional) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Customs Duty (BCD) | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) | 10% | 10% |
| AIDC | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| IGST | 18% | 18% |
IGST Notification: 045/2025 — Serial No. I229
Statutory = tariff schedule rates (what most importers pay). Effective = ICEGATE rate via notification — applies only if importer meets the notification conditions.