HS code 2804 29 10: Helium

HS code 2804 29 10 covers helium in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). Total import duty is about 24.49% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 24.49%
Basic customs duty5%
IGST18%
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)2804 29 10
DescriptionHelium
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2804: Rare gases
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)5%
Basic customs duty charged5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 24.49% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹24,490 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 106 (Nil BCD): The following goods, namely: - (i) Goods specified in List 5 appended to TABLE I, for the manufacture of telecommunication grade optical fibres or optical fibre Conditions apply.
  • Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 179 (Nil BCD): The following goods for the manufacture of Preform of Silica, namely: - (i) Refrigerated Helium Liquid (2804); (ii) Germanium Tetra Chloride (2812); (iii) Silic Conditions apply.

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 543 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 1.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28042910, “Hellium”.
  • India exported 24 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 32.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28042910, “Hellium”.

Chemicals under HS code 2804 29 10

Helium

Questions about HS code 2804 29 10

What is the import duty on HS code 2804 29 10 in India?

About 24.49% of the import value: basic customs duty 5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of helium free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2804 29 10 is Free.

Can helium be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2804 29 10 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2804 29 10?

Helium.

Other lines under heading 2804

2804 10 00: Hydrogen2804 21 00: Argon2804 29 90: Rare gases: other2804 30 00: Nitrogen2804 40 10: Medicinal grade2804 40 90: Oxygen: other2804 50 10: Boron2804 50 20: Tellurium2804 61 00: Containing by weight not less than 99.99% of silic2804 69 00: Silicon: other2804 70 10: Phosphorus, black2804 70 20: Phosphorus, red2804 70 30: Phosphorus, white or yellow2804 80 00: Arsenic2804 90 00: Selenium

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.