HS code 2822 00 10: Cobalt oxides

HS code 2822 00 10 covers cobalt oxides in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). Total import duty is about 18% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 18%
Basic customs dutyNil
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)2822 00 10
DescriptionCobalt oxides
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2822: Cobalt oxides and hydroxides commercial cobalt oxides
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)Nil
Basic customs duty chargedNil
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 18% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹18,000 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • Basic customs duty Nil is the tariff rate set by the Finance Act 2026 (Budget 2026), from 1 May 2026.

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 226 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 34.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28220010, “Cobalt oxide”.
  • India exported 34 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 41.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28220010, “Cobalt oxide”.

Questions about HS code 2822 00 10

What is the import duty on HS code 2822 00 10 in India?

About 18% of the import value: basic customs duty Nil, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of cobalt oxides free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2822 00 10 is Free.

Can cobalt oxides be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2822 00 10 is Free.

Other lines under heading 2822

2822 00 20: Cobalt hydroxides2822 00 30: Commercial cobalt oxides

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.