HS code 2804 50 20: Tellurium
HS code 2804 50 20 covers tellurium in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). Total import duty is about 18% 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) | 2804 50 20 |
|---|---|
| Description | Tellurium |
| Chapter | 28: Inorganic chemicals |
| Heading | 2804: Boron; tellurium |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | Nil |
| Basic customs duty charged | Nil |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 18% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹18,000 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
- Basic customs duty Nil is the tariff rate set by the Finance Act 2026 (Budget 2026), from 1 May 2026.
DGFT import and export policy
- Import: Free.
- Export: Free.
Chemicals under HS code 2804 50 20
Questions about HS code 2804 50 20
What is the import duty on HS code 2804 50 20 in India?
About 18% of the import value: basic customs duty Nil, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of tellurium free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2804 50 20 is Free.
Can tellurium be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2804 50 20 is Free.
Which chemicals fall under HS code 2804 50 20?
Tellurium.
Other lines under heading 2804
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.
