HS code 2801 20 00: Iodine

HS code 2801 20 00 covers iodine in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). 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)2801 20 00
DescriptionIodine
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2801
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 4,637 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 1.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28012000, “Iodine”.
  • India exported 106 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 23.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28012000, “Iodine”.

Chemicals under HS code 2801 20 00

Iodine

Questions about HS code 2801 20 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2801 20 00 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 iodine free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2801 20 00 is Free.

Can iodine be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2801 20 00 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2801 20 00?

Iodine.

Other lines under heading 2801

2801 10 00: Chlorine2801 30 10: Fluorine2801 30 20: Bromine

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.