India HS Code

HS Code 251200: Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less in India

Q: Is HS code 251200 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 251200 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. India extends it under PCT / ITC-HS.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 251200?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 251200 in India?

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What is HS Code 251200 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 251200 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 251200 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 25: Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement, Heading 2512: Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less.

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Classification Path of HS Code 251200 in India

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 25

Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement

HS Code 2512

Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less

HS Code 251200

Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less

HS Code 25120010

KIESELSUHR

HS Code 25120020

TRIPOLI EARTH (TRIPOLITE)

HS Code 25120030

DIATOMITE

HS Code 25120090

OTHER SIMILAR SILICEOUS EARTHS

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 251200 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2512

Top India import Product Under HS Code 2512

1 251200: Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less $3.0M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 2512

1 251200: Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less $2.0M

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Related HS Code to India Diatomaceous Earth (251200)

HS Code 25120010

KIESELSUHR

HS Code 25120020

TRIPOLI EARTH (TRIPOLITE)

HS Code 25120030

DIATOMITE

HS Code 25120090

OTHER SIMILAR SILICEOUS EARTHS

HS Code 250100

Salt (including table salt and denatured salt) and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solution or containing added anticaking or freeflowing agents; sea water

HS Code 250200

Unroasted iron pyrites

HS Code 250300

Sulphur of all kinds, other than sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur and colloidal sulphur

HS Code 250410

In powder or in flakes

HS Code 250490

Other

HS Code 250510

Silica sands and quartz sands

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 251200 in India?

HS code 251200 covers Siliceous fossil meals (for example, kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths, whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less in India. It sits in Chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement), Heading 2512 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 251200 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 251200?

Where can I officially look up HS code 251200 in India?