HS code 2825 60 20: Zirconium dioxide

HS code 2825 60 20 covers zirconium dioxide 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)2825 60 20
DescriptionZirconium dioxide
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2825: Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide
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 4,171 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 3.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28256020, “Zirconium dioxides”.
  • India exported 234 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 1674.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28256020, “Zirconium dioxides”.

Chemicals under HS code 2825 60 20

Zirconium dioxide

Questions about HS code 2825 60 20

What is the import duty on HS code 2825 60 20 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 zirconium dioxide free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2825 60 20 is Free.

Can zirconium dioxide be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2825 60 20 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2825 60 20?

Zirconium dioxide.

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 20 00: Lithium oxide and hydroxide2825 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 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.