HS code 2827 60 20: Sodium iodide

HS code 2827 60 20 covers sodium iodide 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)2827 60 20
DescriptionSodium iodide
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2827: Iodides and iodide oxides
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 37 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 82% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28276020, “Sodium iodide”.
  • India exported 193 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 26.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28276020, “Sodium iodide”.

Chemicals under HS code 2827 60 20

Sodium Iodide

Questions about HS code 2827 60 20

What is the import duty on HS code 2827 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 sodium iodide free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2827 60 20 is Free.

Can sodium iodide be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2827 60 20 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2827 60 20?

Sodium Iodide.

Other lines under heading 2827

2827 10 00: Ammonium chloride2827 20 00: Calcium chloride2827 31 00: Of magnesium2827 32 00: Of aluminium2827 35 00: Of nickel2827 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 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.