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HS 2836.50.00Chapter 28 — Inorganic Chemicals

Import Duty on Calcium carbonate

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2836.50.00

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
7.5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.75%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
27.735%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free

FTA / Preferential Duty Rates

Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements

FTA / AgreementBCD Ratevs StandardEst. Saving
BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011)0%-7.5%~8.9% on AV
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Notifications & Circulars for HS 2836

Government notifications citing this HS code or heading

Barium Carbonate - Revokes the anti-dumping duty imposed on “Barium Carbonate”, falling under tariff item 2836 60 00, originating in or exported from People’s R24.08.2021Soda Ash - Mid-Term Review investigation in the matter of continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of Soda Ash, falling under sub-heading 2836 20, originati18.10.2017Soda Ash - Mid-term review investigation in the matter of continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of Soda Ash, falling under sub-heading 2836 20, originati17.10.2017Soda Ash - Continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of Soda Ash, falling under sub-heading 2836 20, originating in, or exported from, People’s Republic of C30.06.2017Potassium Carbonate - Imposes anti-dumping duty on the imports of Potassium Carbonate, originating in or exported from Taiwan and Korea RP for a period of five 12.08.2015
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Calcium carbonate?
The total import duty is 27.735%, comprising BCD of 7.5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.75% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 18% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Calcium carbonate under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2836.50.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Calcium carbonate?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2836.50.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2836.50.00?
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 Code2836.50.00
Chapter28 — Inorganic Chemicals
Heading2836
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available