HS 2809.20.10Chapter 28 — Inorganic Chemicals
Import Duty on Phosphoric acid
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2809.20.10
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.5%
IGST
5%
Total Effective Duty
10.775%
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% | ~5.3% 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, 2021rescindedChemical (Quality Control) Orders — Industrial Chemicals 2018-2023 (Consolidated)ActiveHydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022ActivePhosphoric Acid Products (Compulsory Registration) OrderActivePhosphorous Oxychloride (Quality Control) Order, 2020
Mapped by HS code — actual applicability depends on the specific product. Verify before importing.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 2809
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Phosphoric Acid-Technical Grade and Food Grade - Continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of Phosphoric Acid-Technical Grade and Food Grade (including Indus31.12.2013Further amends notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30th June, 2017 so as to prescribe effective rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD).02.02.2020Increases the import duty leviable on goods, falling under Chapters 7, 8, 28, 38, 72 and 73 of the First Schedule as circumstances exist which render it necessa20.06.2018Further amends the notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017 [G.S.R. 785(E)].20.06.2018Phosphoric Acid-Technical Grade and Food Grade - Anti-dumping duty on import of Phosphoric Acid-Technical Grade and Food Grade (including Industrial Grade), fal15.03.2017
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What is the import duty on Phosphoric acid?
The total import duty is 10.775%, comprising BCD of 5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.5% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 5% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Phosphoric acid under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2809.20.10 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Phosphoric acid?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2809.20.10 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2809.20.10?
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 Code2809.20.10
Chapter28 — Inorganic Chemicals
Heading2809
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available