HS code 2530 90 70: Other processed earth colour ochre
HS code 2530 90 70 covers other processed earth colour ochre in chapter 25 (salt, sulphur, earths and stone, lime and cement). Total import duty is about 10.78% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 2530 90 70 |
|---|---|
| Description | Other processed earth colour ochre |
| Chapter | 25: Salt, sulphur, earths and stone, lime and cement |
| Heading | 2530 |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 5% |
| Total import duty | about 10.78% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹10,780 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 7,313 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 452.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 25309070, “Earth colours ochre processed”.
- India exported 1,527 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 0.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 25309070, “Earth colours ochre processed”.
Questions about HS code 2530 90 70
What is the import duty on HS code 2530 90 70 in India?
About 10.78% of the import value: basic customs duty 5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of other processed earth colour ochre free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2530 90 70 is Free.
Can other processed earth colour ochre be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2530 90 70 is Free.
Other lines under heading 2530
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.
