HS code 3801 20 00: Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite

HS code 3801 20 00 covers colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite in chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products). Total import duty is about 21.24% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 21.24%
Basic customs duty2.5%
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)3801 20 00
DescriptionColloidal or semi-colloidal graphite
Chapter38: Miscellaneous chemical products
Heading3801
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)2.5%
Basic customs duty charged2.5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 21.24% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹21,240 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • Basic customs duty 2.5% is the tariff rate set by the Finance Act 2026 (Budget 2026), from 1 May 2026.

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 1,701 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 14.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38012000, “Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite”.

Questions about HS code 3801 20 00

What is the import duty on HS code 3801 20 00 in India?

About 21.24% of the import value: basic customs duty 2.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3801 20 00 is Free.

Can colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3801 20 00 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3801

3801 10 00: Artificial graphite3801 30 00: Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pas3801 90 00: 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.