HS code 2827 35 00: Of nickel

HS code 2827 35 00 covers of nickel 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)2827 35 00
DescriptionOf nickel
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2827: Other chlorides
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 200 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 30.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28273500, “Chloride of nickel”.
  • India exported 317 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 402.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28273500, “Chloride of nickel”.

Questions about HS code 2827 35 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2827 35 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 of nickel free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2827 35 00 is Free.

Can of nickel be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2827 35 00 is Free.

Other lines under heading 2827

2827 10 00: Ammonium chloride2827 20 00: Calcium chloride2827 31 00: Of magnesium2827 32 00: Of aluminium2827 39 20: Mercurous chloride2827 39 30: Strontium chloride2827 39 40: Cuprous chloride2827 39 90: Other chlorides: other2827 41 10: Copper oxychloride2827 41 90: Of copper: other2827 49 00: Chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides: other2827 51 10: Bromides of sodium2827 51 20: Bromides of potassium2827 59 10: Magnesium bromide2827 59 90: Bromides and bromide oxides: other2827 60 10: Potassium iodide2827 60 20: Sodium iodide2827 60 90: Iodides and iodide oxides: 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.