HS code 2810 00 20: Boric acids
HS code 2810 00 20 covers boric acids in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). Total import duty is about 53.7% 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) | 2810 00 20 |
|---|---|
| Description | Boric acids |
| Chapter | 28: Inorganic chemicals |
| Heading | 2810: Oxides of boron; boric acids |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 27.5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 27.5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 53.7% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹53,700 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 2,272 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 34.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28100020, “Boric acid”.
- India exported 1,278 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 9.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28100020, “Boric acid”.
Questions about HS code 2810 00 20
What is the import duty on HS code 2810 00 20 in India?
About 53.7% of the import value: basic customs duty 27.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of boric acids free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2810 00 20 is Free.
Can boric acids be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2810 00 20 is Free.
Other lines under heading 2810
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.