Chapter 28 - Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes
HS Code 28044010
Medicinal Grade
Official tariff item: Medicinal grade
Current ICEGATE Duty Structure
| Duty Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| Basic Customs Duty (BCD) | 5% |
| Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) | 5% |
| Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) | 10% of BCD |
| Integrated GST (IGST) | 18% |
Source: ICEGATE Trade Guide on Imports. The table uses effective rates returned by ICEGATE where notification data is present. Actual payable duty can still depend on assessable value, preference claims, product-specific cesses, and shipment conditions.
Import Duty Calculator
Enter the assessable value (CIF value in rupees) to estimate the duty payable under HS 28044010 using the ICEGATE rates above.
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This estimate applies the rates returned by the ICEGATE duty page, including effective notification rates and any listed safeguard rate represented above. It does not determine eligibility for preference claims, anti-dumping measures, or shipment-specific notification conditions.
Classification Note
Confirm the product's material, composition, function, and technical specifications against the complete ICEGATE tariff path before filing.
Common Customs Paperwork
- Bill of Entry
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
These are the standard customs paperwork items, not a complete regulatory checklist for every product under this HS code.
Agency Checks To Verify
- REFER PRESS RELEASE DATED 15TH MAY, 2021 VIDE RELEASE ID: 1718815 BY MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ON RELAXATIONS PROVIDED UNDER GAS CYLINDERS RULES, 2016, SO AS TO FAST-TRACK APPROVALS FOR IMPORTED CYLINDERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION OF MEDICAL OXYGEN. IN VIEW OF THE COVID PANDEMIC, VIDE SAID PRESS RELEASE, IT IS STATED THAT, BY WAY OF AN EXEMPTION, PESO SHALL NOT CARRY OUT PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF GLOBAL MANUFACTURERS PRODUCTION FACILITIES BEFORE GRANT OF REQUIRED APPROVAL FOR IMPORT OF CYLINDERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION OF MEDICAL OXYGEN. NOW, PESO SHALL GRANT SUCH APPROVALS ONLINE WITHOUT ANY DELAY ON SUBMISSION OF MANUFACTURERS PARTICULARS; ISO CERTIFICATE OF MANUFACTURER; LIST OF CYLINDERS THEIR SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS & BATCH NUMBER; HYDRO TEST CERTIFICATE AND THIRD-PARTY INSPECTION CERTIFICATE. EVERY FOREIGN MANUFACTURER/IMPORTER WHO WANTS TO IMPORT OXYGEN CYLINDERS IS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR IMPORT PERMISSION THROUGH PESO ONLINE SYSTEM. IN THIS REGARD, DPIIT HAS FURTHER CLARIFIED AS FOLLOWS - (A) IN CASE THE IMPORTER HAS APPLIED THROUGH ONLINE APPLICATION TO PESO AND THE DECISION IS PENDING IN PESO, THE EXEMPTION ALLOWS THEM TO BRING OXYGEN CYLINDERS ON URGENCY FOR COVID RELIEF ACTIVITIES IN INDIA. (B) IN CASE THE IMPORTER HAS NOT APPLIED THROUGH ONLINE APPLICATION TO PESO, THE EXEMPTION ALLOWS THEM TO BRING CYLINDERS FOR URGENT USE FOR ENHANCING OXYGEN DISTRIBUTION LOGISTICS IN INDIA (C) IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONSIGNEE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE AS PER RELAXED CONDITIONS GIVEN IN THE TABLE OF PARA 3 OF THE PRESS RELEASE HTTPS://PIB.GOV.IN/PRESSRELEASEPAGE.ASPX?PRID=1718815 PRIOR TO THE FILLING OF THE MEDICAL OXYGEN IN THESE CYLINDERS AT REFILLERS/ FILLING PLANTS. (D) IN VIEW OF THE ABOVE, CUSTOMS IS REQUESTED TO GIVE NECESSARY CLEARANCES WITHOUT PESO APPROVALS FOR SUCH ITEMS RECEIVED AT THE PORTS/ AIRPORTS FOR COVID RELIEF WORKS. REFER INSTRUCTION NO. 12/2021-CUS DATED 25-05-2021. HTTPS://WWW.CBIC.GOV.IN/RESOURCES//HTDOCS-CBEC/CUSTOMS/CS-INSTRUCTIONS/CS-INSTRUCTIONS-2021/CS-INS-12-2021.PDF **IN CASE OF PGA FACILITATED BILLS I.E. WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN ROUTED THROUGH PGA FOR NOC,PROPER OFFICER SHOULD VERIFY AND ENSURE THAT THE MANDATORY DOCUMENTS-CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS - DRUG[0010DC], BATCH RELEASE CERTIFICATE[0030DC], LABEL OF CONSIGNMENT[0110DC], REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE (DRUGS)[101DC1], IMPORT LICENSE FOR DRUGS[9111DC]HAVE BEEN UPLOADED IN (E-SANCHIT) BEFORE GIVING OUT-OF-CHARGE(OOC)