HS code 3813 00 00: PREPARATIONS AND CHARGES FOR FIRE-EXTINGUISHERS
HS code 3813 00 00 covers pREPARATIONS AND CHARGES FOR FIRE-EXTINGUISHERS in chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products). Total import duty is about 30.98% of the import value.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 3813 00 00 |
|---|---|
| Description | PREPARATIONS AND CHARGES FOR FIRE-EXTINGUISHERS |
| Chapter | 38: Miscellaneous chemical products |
| Heading | 3813 |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 10% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 10% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 30.98% of the import value |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹30,980 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
Questions about HS code 3813 00 00
What is the import duty on HS code 3813 00 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.
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.