HS code 2615 90 10: Vanadium ores and concentrates

HS code 2615 90 10 covers vanadium ores and concentrates in chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). 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)2615 90 10
DescriptionVanadium ores and concentrates
Chapter26: Ores, slag and ash
Heading2615
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 368 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 43.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 26159010, “Vanadium ores and concentrates”.

Questions about HS code 2615 90 10

What is the import duty on HS code 2615 90 10 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 vanadium ores and concentrates free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2615 90 10 is Free.

Can vanadium ores and concentrates be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2615 90 10 is Free.

Other lines under heading 2615

2615 10 00: Zirconium ores and concentrates2615 90 20: Niobium or tantalum ores and concentrates

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.