HS code 3005 90 20: Poultice of kaolin

HS code 3005 90 20 covers poultice of kaolin in chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). Total import duty is about 16.55% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 16.55%
Basic customs duty10%
IGST5%
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)3005 90 20
DescriptionPoultice of kaolin
Chapter30: Pharmaceutical products
Heading3005: Other
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)10%
Basic customs duty charged10%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST5%
Total import dutyabout 16.55% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹16,550 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 exported 31 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 172.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 30059020, “Poultice of kaolin”.

Questions about HS code 3005 90 20

What is the import duty on HS code 3005 90 20 in India?

About 16.55% of the import value: basic customs duty 10%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of poultice of kaolin free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3005 90 20 is Free.

Can poultice of kaolin be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3005 90 20 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3005

3005 10 10: Adhesive guaze3005 10 20: Adhesive tape3005 10 90: Adhesive dressings and other articles having an ad3005 90 10: Cotton wool, medicated3005 90 30: Lint, medicated3005 90 40: Bandages3005 90 50: Burn therapy dressing soaked in protective gel3005 90 60: Micro pores surgical tapes3005 90 70: Corn removers and callous removers3005 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.