HS code 2608 00 00: ZINC ORES AND CONCENTRATES
HS code 2608 00 00 covers zINC ORES AND CONCENTRATES 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) | 2608 00 00 |
|---|---|
| Description | ZINC ORES AND CONCENTRATES |
| Chapter | 26: Ores, slag and ash |
| Heading | 2608 |
| 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 | Free |
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: Free.
India's imports and exports
- India imported 991 tonnes in 2025-26 under tariff item 26080000, “Zinc ores and concentrates”.
- India exported 22 tonnes in 2025-26 under tariff item 26080000, “Zinc ores and concentrates”.
Questions about HS code 2608 00 00
What is the import duty on HS code 2608 00 00 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 zinc ores and concentrates free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2608 00 00 is Free.
Can zinc ores and concentrates be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2608 00 00 is Free.
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.