TTK Healthcare pays ₹9.93 lakh customs duty penalty
TTK Healthcare paid a penalty of ₹9,93,320 to the Customs Department on June 01, 2026, to resolve a classification dispute for imported products. The company reclassified imports from mechanotherapy appliances to massage apparatus, paying differential duty and interest. The penalty was paid suo motto to settle the matter.

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TTK Healthcare paid a penalty of ₹9,93,320 to the Customs Department on June 01, 2026, to resolve a dispute regarding the classification of imported products. The payment was made suo motto by the company to close the matter after the department insisted on a penalty equivalent to 15% of the differential duty paid.
The company had been importing various products under Classification 90191010, covering mechanotherapy appliances, which attracted a basic customs duty of 7.5%. Subsequently, the Customs Department indicated that the classification should be under 90191020 for massage apparatus, which carries a basic customs duty of 10%. Upon receiving this information, the company paid the arrears of the differential duty of 2.5% along with the applicable interest.
The filing clarified that there was no suppression of information, and the issue pertained solely to the change in product classification as indicated by the authorities. Despite the payment of arrears, the Customs Department insisted on the penalty. Consequently, the company decided to pay the amount to settle the matter.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Product Classification (Original) | 90191010 [Mechano-therapy Appliances] |
| Basic Customs Duty (Original) | 7.5% |
| Product Classification (Revised) | 90191020 [Massage Apparatus] |
| Basic Customs Duty (Revised) | 10% |
| Differential Duty | 2.5% |
| Penalty Paid | ₹9,93,320 |
| Date of Payment | June 01, 2026 |
The disclosure was made to the exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The payment was confirmed by Gowry A Jaishankar, DGM – Legal & Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.
Historical Stock Returns for TTK Healthcare
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.29% | +3.04% | +1.69% | -15.40% | -24.88% | +34.92% |
How will this reclassification impact the profit margins on TTK Healthcare's imported product lines going forward?
Does the company anticipate similar classification disputes for other imported products in its portfolio?
Will TTK Healthcare adjust its pricing strategy to offset the increased 2.5% customs duty burden?


































