HS code 2836 99 20: Magnesium carbonate
HS code 2836 99 20 covers magnesium carbonate in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). Total import duty is about 27.73% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 2836 99 20 |
|---|---|
| Description | Magnesium carbonate |
| Chapter | 28: Inorganic chemicals |
| Heading | 2836: Other |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 7.5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 7.5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
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 489 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 43.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28369920, “Magnesium carbonate (excl natural)”.
- India exported 1,122 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 9.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28369920, “Magnesium carbonate (excl natural)”.
Chemicals under HS code 2836 99 20
Questions about HS code 2836 99 20
What is the import duty on HS code 2836 99 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 magnesium carbonate free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2836 99 20 is Free.
Can magnesium carbonate be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2836 99 20 is Free.
Which chemicals fall under HS code 2836 99 20?
Magnesium Carbonate.
Other lines under heading 2836
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.
