HS code 3808 91 11: Aluminium phosphate (for example phostoxin)

HS code 3808 91 11 covers aluminium phosphate (for example phostoxin) in chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical 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)3808 91 11
DescriptionAluminium phosphate (for example phostoxin)
Chapter38: Miscellaneous chemical products
Heading3808: Goods specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter
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 imported 108 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 40.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38089111, “Aluminium phosphate (e.g. phostoxin)”.
  • India exported 485 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 101.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38089111, “Aluminium phosphate (e.g. phostoxin)”.

Questions about HS code 3808 91 11

What is the import duty on HS code 3808 91 11 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 aluminium phosphate (for example phostoxin) free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3808 91 11 is Free.

Can aluminium phosphate (for example phostoxin) be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3808 91 11 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3808

3808 52 00: DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), in packings of a ne3808 59 00: Goods specified in Sub-heading Note 1 to this Chap3808 61 00: In packings of a net weight content not exceeding 3808 62 00: In packings of a net weight content exceeding 300 3808 69 00: Goods specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chap3808 91 12: Calcium cyanide3808 91 13: D.D.V.P. (Dimethyle-dichloro-vinyl- phosphate)3808 91 21: Diaginal3808 91 22: Methyl bromide3808 91 23: Dimethoate, technical grade3808 91 24: Melathion3808 91 31: Endosulphan, technical grade3808 91 32: Quinal phos3808 91 33: Isoproturon3808 91 34: Fenthion3808 91 35: Cipermethrin, technical grade3808 91 36: Allethrin3808 91 37: Synthetic pyrethrum3808 91 41: Goods specified in Supplementary Note 1 to this Ch3808 91 42: Goods specified in Supplementary Note 2 to this Ch

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.