HS code 2825 20 00: Lithium oxide and hydroxide

HS code 2825 20 00 covers lithium oxide and hydroxide 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)2825 20 00
DescriptionLithium oxide and hydroxide
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2825
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. Subject to Policy Condition 1 of the Chapter.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 2,733 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 37.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28252000, “Lithium oxide and hydroxide”.
  • India exported 653 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 499.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28252000, “Lithium oxide and hydroxide”.

Questions about HS code 2825 20 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2825 20 00 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 lithium oxide and hydroxide free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2825 20 00 is Free.

Can lithium oxide and hydroxide be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2825 20 00 is Free.

Other lines under heading 2825

2825 10 10: Hydrazine anhydrous2825 10 20: Hydrazine hydrate2825 10 30: Hydrazine sulphate2825 10 40: Hydroxylamine sulphate2825 10 90: Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic sa2825 30 10: Vanadium pentaoxide flakes2825 30 90: Vanadium oxides and hydroxides: other2825 40 00: Nickel oxides and hydroxides2825 50 00: Copper oxides and hydroxides2825 60 10: Germanium oxides2825 60 20: Zirconium dioxide2825 70 10: Molybdenum trioxide2825 70 20: Molybdic acid2825 70 90: Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides: other2825 80 00: Antimony oxides2825 90 10: Tin oxide2825 90 20: Cadmium oxide2825 90 40: Calcium hydroxide2825 90 50: Ammonium hydroxide2825 90 90: Other

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.