Indonesian Vegetables HS Codes & India Tariffs: 2025 Guide

A practical, 2025-focused walkthrough for Indian importers and Indonesian exporters on classifying frozen vegetables under HS 0710, checking India’s current tariff on ICEGATE, and correctly claiming AIFTA with Form AI—plus a worked duty calculation and the pitfalls to avoid.

If you’re importing Indonesian frozen vegetables into India in 2025, HS 0710 and AIFTA are your best friends. We’ve helped buyers file hundreds of Bills of Entry for HS 0710 lines, and the same questions always come up: What’s the right code? Is AIFTA zero now? How do I calculate IGST and SWS? Here’s a clear, field-tested guide you can actually use.

HS classification: getting 0710 right the first time

In our experience, 3 out of 5 delays are caused by misclassification. HS 0710 covers vegetables that are frozen. They can be uncooked or cooked by steaming/boiling in water, but without sauces or added preparations beyond simple blanching.

Mixtures of vegetables: HS 0710.90. This covers products like our Frozen Mixed Vegetables where the blend is diced carrots, corn, beans, peas without sauces or seasonings.
Sweet corn: typically HS 0710.40. That’s a fit for our Premium Frozen Sweet Corn.
Other vegetables, frozen (single items like okra or bell pepper): often HS 0710.80. Examples include Premium Frozen Okra and Frozen Paprika (Bell Peppers).
Potatoes, frozen: HS 0710.10 if raw or only blanched. But here’s the catch: if they’re pre-fried or battered, they move to HS 2004 (prepared/preserved). Our Premium Frozen Potatoes are pre-fried, so they’re HS 2004, not 0710.

The quick test we recommend: No batter. No sauce. No frying. No seasoning. If yes to any of these, you’re likely looking at HS 2004, not HS 0710.

What’s the correct HS code for frozen mixed vegetables imported into India?

If it’s a simple blend of diced veggies with no sauce or seasoning, it’s HS 0710.90 in India. Keep your component list handy. Customs may ask for the exact percentage of each vegetable in the mix.

Where to verify the current 2025 tariff: ICEGATE, every time

Before you file, check ICEGATE (the Indian Customs portal) for the live tariff. We do it for every shipment because rates and conditions can change mid-year.

How to check on ICEGATE:

Go to the ICEGATE Tariff Search. Enter the 8-digit code (for mixtures, use your specific 8-digit 0710.90 line; for sweet corn, the 8-digit under 0710.40, etc.).
Review Basic Customs Duty (BCD), Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS), and IGST on imports. If the interface has a PTA/FTA dropdown, select AIFTA to view the preferential rate. If not visible, cross-check the AIFTA rate using the India Trade Portal or the latest CBIC notifications for ASEAN-India FTA.
Check for any condition notifications, end-use restrictions, or cesses. For most HS 0710 lines, you’ll see BCD, SWS, and IGST only.

We’ve noticed ICEGATE’s preferential rate view and e-COO verification prompts have become more consistent over the last few months. Use them. Don’t rely on old spreadsheets.

What is the 2025 import duty on HS 0710 from Indonesia under AIFTA?

For many HS 0710 subheadings, AIFTA has phased the preferential BCD down to 0 percent. That said, you should verify your exact 8-digit line on ICEGATE because a few lines may still show residual rates or conditions. If AIFTA BCD is 0, then SWS (levied on BCD) also becomes 0. You’ll still pay IGST as applicable.

Claiming AIFTA: Form AI and CAROTAR in plain English

To get the AIFTA rate, you must claim preference in the Bill of Entry and present a valid Certificate of Origin.

Do I need a Certificate of Origin (Form AI) to get AIFTA?

Yes. You need an original or e-COO Form AI issued by an authorized Indonesian body. 2025 practice in India is to accept QR-coded e-COO, and officers verify details online. Make sure the description, HS code, and origin criterion on Form AI match your invoice and packing list.

Origin criteria, practically: Vegetables grown and processed (washed, cut, blanched, IQF) in Indonesia are typically “Wholly Obtained” (WO). That’s the simplest route. If you’re using any non-originating inputs for processing, the general AIFTA rule is a 35 percent Regional Value Content (RVC) with a change in tariff heading, subject to any Product Specific Rules. For mixtures under 0710.90, Customs sometimes asks for a component-wise origin statement. We prepare that upfront.
CAROTAR 2020: Indian importers are required to maintain supplier-origin data and be able to substantiate origin upon query. We keep process-flow sheets, component costs, and farm declarations ready. It avoids hold-ups.

Bill of Entry: step-by-step preference claim

Classify at the 8-digit level under HS 0710.
Tick the “Preferential” box and select AIFTA in your filing system.
Enter COO details: reference number, date, issuing authority, and origin criterion (WO/RVC).
Upload the COO and invoice with matching descriptions. For mixtures, attach the component breakdown. If Customs flags under CAROTAR, respond with RVC and process documents.

Worked duty calculation: HS 0710 under MFN vs AIFTA

Let’s use an example to make this concrete. Assume:

Product: Frozen mixed vegetables. HS 0710.90.
CIF value: USD 10,000. Exchange rate for assessment: INR 83.00/USD. Assessable Value (AV): INR 830,000.
ICEGATE shows: MFN BCD 30 percent. AIFTA BCD 0 percent. IGST 5 percent. SWS 10 percent on BCD.

Scenario A. Without AIFTA (MFN)

BCD = 30 percent of AV = 249,000
SWS = 10 percent of BCD = 24,900
Subtotal for IGST = AV + BCD + SWS = 830,000 + 249,000 + 24,900 = 1,103,900
IGST @ 5 percent = 55,195
Total duty = BCD + SWS + IGST = 329,095

Scenario B. With AIFTA (preferential)

BCD = 0
SWS = 0 (because it’s on BCD)
Subtotal for IGST = AV = 830,000
IGST @ 5 percent = 41,500
Total duty = 41,500

Savings with AIFTA: 287,595. That’s why getting Form AI right matters.

Note: Rates shown are illustrative. Always check ICEGATE on your shipment date. IGST for many HS 0710 lines is 5 percent, but verify your 8-digit line.

How do I calculate total duty for HS 0710 including SWS and IGST in India?

Use this sequence:

Find Assessable Value (CIF in INR, plus any additions per valuation rules).
Apply BCD. If AIFTA is 0, then BCD is 0.
Calculate SWS as 10 percent of BCD.
IGST base = AV + BCD + SWS. Apply the IGST rate.
Total duty = BCD + SWS + IGST.

Document checklist we use (and Customs actually asks for)

Commercial Invoice and Packing List.
Bill of Lading/AWB.
Certificate of Origin Form AI (original/e-COO) with correct HS code, description, and origin criterion.
Component-wise composition for 0710.90 mixtures.
Process sheet and farm sourcing declarations. If not WO, RVC workings with costed BOM.
FSSAI/phyto, cold-chain docs, etc., if requested by other agencies. Not tariff-related, but we keep them ready.

Where can I verify the current HS 0710 tariff on ICEGATE before filing?

Go to ICEGATE Tariff Search and enter your 8-digit HS code. Check BCD, SWS, IGST, and the Preferential/FTA view for AIFTA. If you can’t locate the AIFTA figure, look up the ASEAN-India FTA schedule or CBIC notifications and cross-check with your customs broker.

Avoid the big misclassification traps

We see these mistakes repeatedly:

Choosing HS 0710 for pre-fried items. Pre-fried potatoes or battered veggies land in HS 2004. Customs treats that as prepared/preserved. You’ll lose AIFTA zero under 0710 and face different rates.
Mislabeling mixtures. If there are two or more vegetables and no single item predominates, 0710.90 is correct. Don’t force a single-vegetable subheading.
Missing description alignment. If Form AI says “frozen okra, sliced” but the invoice says “frozen vegetables,” expect queries. Match the line-by-line descriptions to your HS code.
Forgetting CAROTAR. Officers may ask for supplier declarations and RVC workings even when claiming WO. We keep those on file to avoid delays.

Practical takeaways you can use this week

Classify cleanly at the 8-digit level. For blends, 0710.90. For sweet corn, usually 0710.40. For okra and bell pepper, often 0710.80. Pre-fried potatoes? HS 2004.
Check ICEGATE every time. Confirm BCD, SWS, and IGST. Validate AIFTA preferential rates for your exact code.
Claim AIFTA with a precise Form AI. Prefer WO when you genuinely qualify. For mixtures, attach a component breakdown and be CAROTAR-ready.
Run a duty simulation before price talks. The AIFTA saving can be the difference between a workable landed cost and a non-starter.

If you’d like us to sanity-check your HS code and AIFTA eligibility for a specific product spec, Contact us on whatsapp. We review labels and process sheets daily, and a 10-minute look often prevents a week of queries.

Related Indonesian frozen lines we ship under HS 0710

Frozen Mixed Vegetables: Standard 30/30/20/20 blend. Clean label. Good fit for 0710.90.
Premium Frozen Sweet Corn: Usually under 0710.40. Stable brix and color.
Premium Frozen Okra: Whole or sliced. Typically 0710.80.
Frozen Paprika (Bell Peppers): De-seeded sliced/diced. Also typically 0710.80.

Want to compare specs or get samples aligned to your HS line? View our products.