HS code 2843 21 00: Silver nitrate

HS code 2843 21 00 covers silver nitrate in chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals). Total import duty is about 30.98% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Restricted.

Total import dutyabout 30.98%
Basic customs duty10%
IGST18%
Import policyRestricted
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)2843 21 00
DescriptionSilver nitrate
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2843: Silver compounds
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)10%
Basic customs duty charged10%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 30.98% of the import value
DGFT import policyRestricted
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹30,980 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Restricted.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 23 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 38.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28432100, “Silver nitrate”.

Chemicals under HS code 2843 21 00

Silver Nitrate

Questions about HS code 2843 21 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2843 21 00 in India?

About 30.98% of the import value: basic customs duty 10%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of silver nitrate free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2843 21 00 is Restricted, so check the conditions before you import.

Can silver nitrate be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2843 21 00 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2843 21 00?

Silver Nitrate.

Other lines under heading 2843

2843 10 10: Of gold2843 10 20: Of silver2843 10 90: Colloidal precious metals: other2843 29 00: Silver compounds: other2843 30 00: Gold compounds2843 90 11: Sodium aurous thiosulphate2843 90 12: Noble metal solutions of platinum rhodium and pall2843 90 19: Other compounds: other2843 90 20: Amalgams

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.