What documents are required to import HS 25162000 into India?

Typically required: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading / airway bill, certificate of origin (for preferential rates). This HS has 2 additional permit / restriction requirement(s) — see detail page.Confirm latest requirements with CBIC / DGFT ITC-HS 2025-26.

How to calculate landed cost for importing HS 25162000 into India?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 10 = import duty. Then add IGST 5 = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/india.

WCO classification path

Chapter25Salt; sulphur; earths; stone
Heading2516Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
Subheading251620Sandstone
National25162000Sandstone

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What is the India import tariff for HS 25162000 (Sandstone)?

Quick answer: India Basic Customs Duty for HS 25162000 is 10, plus IGST 5. 2 import permit / restriction(s) apply.

"Sandstone"

HS code 25162000 (Chapter 25 "Salt; sulphur; earths; stone"; Heading 2516 "Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape"; Subheading 251620 "Sandstone") under the India tariff schedule classifies "Sandstone". India customs apply Basic Customs Duty of 10, IGST 5. Statutory unit of measure: kg. This commodity is subject to 2 import regulations or restrictions; see compliance section below.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
基本关税 (BCD) Basic Customs Duty	10	Official tariff schedule
IGST IGST	5	Official tariff schedule
社会福利附加税 SWS	1	Official tariff schedule
综合税负 Total duty	16.55	Official tariff schedule