HS code 2849 90 20: Tungsten carbide

HS code 2849 90 20 covers tungsten carbide 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)2849 90 20
DescriptionTungsten carbide
Chapter28: Inorganic chemicals
Heading2849: 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 38 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 51.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 28499020, “Tungsten carbide”.
  • India exported 44 tonnes in 2025-26 under tariff item 28499020, “Tungsten carbide”.

Questions about HS code 2849 90 20

What is the import duty on HS code 2849 90 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 tungsten carbide free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2849 90 20 is Free.

Can tungsten carbide be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2849 90 20 is Free.

Other lines under heading 2849

2849 10 00: Of calcium2849 20 10: Carborundum2849 20 90: Of silicon: other2849 90 10: Boron carbide2849 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.