HS code 2818 10 00: Artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined

HS code 2818 10 00 covers artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). Total import duty is about 27.73% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Basic customs duty7.5%
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)2818 10 00
DescriptionArtificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2818
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)7.5%
Basic customs duty charged7.5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 27.73% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

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 35,145 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 49.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28181000, “Artificial corundum w/n chemically defined”.
  • India exported 22,118 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 186.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28181000, “Artificial corundum w/n chemically defined”.

Questions about HS code 2818 10 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2818 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 artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2818 10 00 is Free.

Can artificial corundum, whether or not chemically defined be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2818 10 00 is Free.

Other lines under heading 2818

2818 20 11: Metallurgical grade, conforming to IS 174412818 20 19: Non- metallurgical grade, conforming to IS 174412818 20 90: Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum: o2818 30 00: Aluminium hydroxide

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.