HS code 2828 90 30: Sodium chlorite

HS code 2828 90 30 covers sodium chlorite 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)2828 90 30
DescriptionSodium chlorite
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2828: Other
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 33,042 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 33.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28289030, “Sodium chlorite”.
  • India exported 372 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 51.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28289030, “Sodium chlorite”.

Chemicals under HS code 2828 90 30

CID 24452

Questions about HS code 2828 90 30

What is the import duty on HS code 2828 90 30 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 chlorite free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2828 90 30 is Free.

Can sodium chlorite be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2828 90 30 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2828 90 30?

CID 24452.

Other lines under heading 2828

2828 10 10: Commercial calcium hypochlorite (bleaching paste o2828 10 90: Commercial calcium hypochlorite and other calcium 2828 90 11: Bleaching paste or powder2828 90 19: Sodium hypochlorites: other2828 90 20: Potassium hypochlorites2828 90 40: Aluminium chlorite2828 90 50: Hypobromites2828 90 60: Bleaching paste or powder of other hypochlorites2828 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.