HS code 2829 19 20: Potassium chlorate

HS code 2829 19 20 covers potassium chlorate 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)2829 19 20
DescriptionPotassium chlorate
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2829: Chlorates
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 20 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 70% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28291920, “Potassium chlorate”.
  • India exported 3,053 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 4.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28291920, “Potassium chlorate”.

Chemicals under HS code 2829 19 20

CID 19653

Questions about HS code 2829 19 20

What is the import duty on HS code 2829 19 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 potassium chlorate free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2829 19 20 is Free.

Can potassium chlorate be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2829 19 20 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2829 19 20?

CID 19653.

Other lines under heading 2829

2829 11 00: Of sodium2829 19 10: Barium chlorate2829 19 30: Magnesium chlorate2829 19 90: Chlorates: other2829 90 10: Perchlorates2829 90 20: Bromates and perbromates2829 90 30: Iodates and periodates

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.