HS code 2805 11 00: Sodium

HS code 2805 11 00 covers sodium 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)2805 11 00
DescriptionSodium
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2805: Alkali or alkaline-earth metals
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)5%
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).
  • Includes the reduced rate of notification 45/2025-Customs, S. No. 102 (as amended).
  • Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 69 (Nil BCD): The goods specified in List 1 appended to TABLE I used in the processing of sea-food : Provided that nothing contained in this S.No. shall have effect after the Conditions apply.
  • Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 101 (5% BCD): Bulk drugs used in the manufacture of drugs or medicines specified in List 2 appended to TABLE I : Provided that nothing contained in this S.No. shall have effe Conditions apply.
  • 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 6,827 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 2.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28051100, “Sodium”.
  • India exported 39 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 142.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28051100, “Sodium”.

Chemicals under HS code 2805 11 00

Sodium

Questions about HS code 2805 11 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2805 11 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 sodium free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2805 11 00 is Free.

Can sodium be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2805 11 00 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2805 11 00?

Sodium.

Other lines under heading 2805

2805 12 00: Calcium2805 19 00: Alkali or alkaline-earth metals: other2805 30 00: Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium whether or2805 40 00: Mercury

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.