HS code 2528 00 90: Natural borates and concentrates thereof (Whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H BO calculated on the dry 3 3 weight: other

HS code 2528 00 90 covers natural borates and concentrates thereof (Whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H BO calculated on the dry 3 3 weight: other in chapter 25 (salt, sulphur, earths and stone, lime and cement). Total import duty is about 7.89% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 7.89%
Basic customs duty2.5%
IGST5%
Import policyFree
Export policyFree
Anti-dumpingNone found

Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.

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Key facts

Tariff item (8-digit HS code)2528 00 90
DescriptionNatural borates and concentrates thereof (Whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H BO calculated on the dry 3 3 weight: other
Chapter25: Salt, sulphur, earths and stone, lime and cement
Heading2528: Natural borates and concentrates thereof (Whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H BO calculated on the dry 3 3 weight
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)2.5%
Basic customs duty charged2.5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST5%
Total import dutyabout 7.89% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹7,890 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 47,966 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 47.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 25280090, “Other natural borates and concentrate thereof”.

Questions about HS code 2528 00 90

What is the import duty on HS code 2528 00 90 in India?

About 7.89% of the import value: basic customs duty 2.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of h bo calculated on the dry 3 3 weight: other free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2528 00 90 is Free.

Can natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of h bo calculated on the dry 3 3 weight: other be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2528 00 90 is Free.

Other lines under heading 2528

2528 00 10: Natural sodium borates and concentrates thereof2528 00 20: Natural boric acid containing not more than 85% of2528 00 30: Natural calcium borates and concentrates thereof

Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.