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HS 2528.00 Subheading · Mineral Products

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.

#1 China $802.1M
#2 Bangladesh $147.5M
#3 USA $98.6M
#4 Saudi Arabia $81.5M
#5 United Arab Emirates $81.1M

Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.

Working out import duty for HS 2528.00 into your market? See full duty context and India-vs-rivals comparisons in our India comparison guides and export resource hub.

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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