What documents are required to import HS 28054000 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 28054000 into India?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 5 = import duty. Then add IGST 18 = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/india.

WCO classification path

Chapter28Inorganic chemicals
Heading2805Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury
Subheading280540Mercury
National28054000Mercury

28054000

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What is the India import tariff for HS 28054000 (Mercury)?

Quick answer: India Basic Customs Duty for HS 28054000 is 5, plus IGST 18. 2 import permit / restriction(s) apply.

"Mercury"

HS code 28054000 (Chapter 28 "Inorganic chemicals"; Heading 2805 "Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury"; Subheading 280540 "Mercury") under the India tariff schedule classifies "Mercury". India customs apply Basic Customs Duty of 5, IGST 18. 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	5	Official tariff schedule
IGST IGST	18	Official tariff schedule
社会福利附加税 SWS	0.5	Official tariff schedule
综合税负 Total duty	24.49	Official tariff schedule