HS code 2808 00 10: Nitric acid

HS code 2808 00 10 covers nitric acid in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). Total import duty is about 13.66% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 13.66%
Basic customs duty7.5%
IGST5%
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)2808 00 10
DescriptionNitric acid
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2808: Nitric acid; sulphonitric acids
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)7.5%
Basic customs duty charged7.5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST5%
Total import dutyabout 13.66% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹13,660 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 217,294 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 30.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28080010, “Nitric acid”.
  • India exported 16,738 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 23% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28080010, “Nitric acid”.

Chemicals under HS code 2808 00 10

Nitric Acid

Questions about HS code 2808 00 10

What is the import duty on HS code 2808 00 10 in India?

About 13.66% of the import value: basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of nitric acid free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2808 00 10 is Free.

Can nitric acid be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2808 00 10 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2808 00 10?

Nitric Acid.

Other lines under heading 2808

2808 00 20: Sulphonitric acids

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.