HS code 2805 19 00: Alkali or alkaline-earth metals: other

HS code 2805 19 00 covers alkali or alkaline-earth metals: other 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)2805 19 00
DescriptionAlkali or alkaline-earth metals: other
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2805: Alkali or alkaline-earth metals
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).

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 732 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 1.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28051900, “Other alkali/alkaline -earth metals”.
  • India exported 79 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 60.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28051900, “Other alkali/alkaline -earth metals”.

Questions about HS code 2805 19 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2805 19 00 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 alkali or alkaline-earth metals: other free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2805 19 00 is Free.

Can alkali or alkaline-earth metals: other be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2805 19 00 is Free.

Other lines under heading 2805

2805 11 00: Sodium2805 12 00: Calcium2805 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.