Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight
HS subheading 2528.00 identifies Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight — a six-digit classification under Chapter 25 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $716K
- Rank in its heading
- #1 of 1
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 2528.00 covers Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. India is a leading exporter of natural granite and sandstone blocks and slabs, sea salt and industrial minerals. India exported $716K under this code worldwide in 2024, ranking #1 of 1 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
2528.00 is the six-digit HS subheading for natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many mineral products lines — check our import guides for your market.
Top destinations for Chapter 25 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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