HS code 2804 90 00: Selenium

HS code 2804 90 00 covers selenium in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). Total import duty is about 18% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 18%
Basic customs dutyNil
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 90 00
DescriptionSelenium
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2804
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)Nil
Basic customs duty chargedNil
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 18% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

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.
  • Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 103 (Nil BCD): The following goods, namely: - (i) Bulk drugs used in the manufacture of life saving drugs or medicines specified in List 3 appended to (ii) Bulk drugs used in Conditions apply.

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 520 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 15% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28049000, “Selenium”.
  • India exported 55 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 26.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28049000, “Selenium”.

Chemicals under HS code 2804 90 00

Selenium

Questions about HS code 2804 90 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2804 90 00 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 selenium free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2804 90 00 is Free.

Can selenium be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2804 90 00 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2804 90 00?

Selenium.

Other lines under heading 2804

2804 10 00: Hydrogen2804 21 00: Argon2804 29 10: Helium2804 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: Arsenic

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.