HS code 2821 10 10: Iron oxides
HS code 2821 10 10 covers iron oxides 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) | 2821 10 10 |
|---|---|
| Description | Iron oxides |
| Chapter | 28: Inorganic chemicals |
| Heading | 2821: Iron oxides and hydroxides |
| 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 27,401 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 4.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28211010, “Iron oxides”.
- India exported 42,426 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 8.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28211010, “Iron oxides”.
Questions about HS code 2821 10 10
What is the import duty on HS code 2821 10 10 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 iron oxides free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2821 10 10 is Free.
Can iron oxides be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2821 10 10 is Free.
Other lines under heading 2821
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.