HS code 2832 10 20: Sodium hydrosulphite

HS code 2832 10 20 covers sodium hydrosulphite 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)2832 10 20
DescriptionSodium hydrosulphite
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2832: Sodium sulphites
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 75 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 27.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28321020, “Sodium hydrosulphites”.

Questions about HS code 2832 10 20

What is the import duty on HS code 2832 10 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 hydrosulphite free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2832 10 20 is Free.

Can sodium hydrosulphite be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2832 10 20 is Free.

Other lines under heading 2832

2832 10 10: Sodium bisulphite2832 10 90: Sodium sulphites: other2832 20 10: Potassium metabisulphite2832 20 20: Magnesium sulphite2832 20 90: Other sulphites: other2832 30 10: Sodium thiosulphate (hypo)2832 30 20: Magnesium thiosulphate2832 30 90: Thiosulphates: 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.