HS code 2601 11 19: 65% Fe and above
HS code 2601 11 19 covers 65% Fe and above in chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). Total import duty is about 21.24% 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) | 2601 11 19 |
|---|---|
| Description | 65% Fe and above |
| Chapter | 26: Ores, slag and ash |
| Heading | 2601: Iron ore lumps (60% Fe or more) |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 2.5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 2.5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 21.24% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | STE |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹21,240 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
DGFT import and export policy
- Import: Free.
- Export: STE. Subject to Policy Condition 1 of the Chapter.
India's imports and exports
- India imported 165,272 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 190856% on 2024-25) under tariff item 26011119, “65% fe and above”.
Questions about HS code 2601 11 19
What is the import duty on HS code 2601 11 19 in India?
About 21.24% of the import value: basic customs duty 2.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of 65% fe and above free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2601 11 19 is Free.
Can 65% fe and above be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2601 11 19 is STE.
Other lines under heading 2601
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.
