HS 2804.80.00Chapter 28 — Inorganic Chemicals
Import Duty on Arsenic
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2804.80.00
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.5%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
24.49%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free
FTA / Preferential Duty Rates
Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements
| FTA / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011) | 0% | -5.0% | ~5.9% on AV |
Full FTA rate table12 more agreements with concessional rates for this code, plus Certificate of Origin requirements.
FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.
BIS Quality Control Orders
Active3(N,N-Diethyl)Aminophenol (Quality Control) Order, 2021ActiveAluminium Cans for Beverages (Quality Control) Order — UpcomingActiveCaustic Soda (Quality Control) Order, 2021ActiveChemical and Allied Products (Quality Control) OrdersrescindedChemical (Quality Control) Orders — Industrial Chemicals 2018-2023 (Consolidated)
Mapped by HS code — actual applicability depends on the specific product. Verify before importing.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 2804
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Amends various Customs Tariff notifications in order to align the HS Codes of the said notifications with the Finance Act, 2023, w.e.f. 01.05.2023.01.05.2023Provides the concessional rate of CGST on Covid-19 relief supplies, up to and inclusive of 30th September 2021.14.06.2021Further amends notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30th June, 2017 so as to prescribe effective rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD).02.02.2020Amends notification No. 1/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 [G.S.R. 666(E)] to give effect to gst council decisions regarding gst rates.28.06.2017India-Singapore CECA - Further amends the notification No. 73/2005–Customs, dated the 22nd July, 2005.14.05.2012
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What is the import duty on Arsenic?
The total import duty is 24.49%, comprising BCD of 5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.5% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 18% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Arsenic under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2804.80.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Arsenic?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2804.80.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2804.80.00?
The lowest available BCD rate is 0% under SAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011). A valid Certificate of Origin (COO) must be presented at customs to claim this rate.
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HS Code Details
HS Code2804.80.00
Chapter28 — Inorganic Chemicals
Heading2804
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available