HS code 2809 10 00: Diphosphorus pentaoxide
HS code 2809 10 00 covers diphosphorus pentaoxide in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). Total import duty is about 27.73% 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) | 2809 10 00 |
|---|---|
| Description | Diphosphorus pentaoxide |
| Chapter | 28: Inorganic chemicals |
| Heading | 2809 |
| Unit | Kg |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 7.5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 7.5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹27,730 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 3,706 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 8.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28091000, “Diphosphorus peniaoxide”.
- India exported 2,041 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 5.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28091000, “Diphosphorus peniaoxide”.
Questions about HS code 2809 10 00
What is the import duty on HS code 2809 10 00 in India?
About 27.73% of the import value: basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of diphosphorus pentaoxide free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2809 10 00 is Free.
Can diphosphorus pentaoxide be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2809 10 00 is Free.
Other lines under heading 2809
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.