India HS Code

HS Code 253010: Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded in India

Q: Is HS code 253010 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 253010 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 253010?

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 253010 in India?

The official source is https://www.cbic.gov.in/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 253010 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 253010 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 253010 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 25: Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement, Heading 2530: Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included.

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Classification Path of HS Code 253010 in India

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 25

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

HS Code 2530

Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 253010

Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded

HS Code 25301010

VERMICULITE

HS Code 25301020

PERLITE

HS Code 25301090

OTHER VERMICULITE,PERLITE AND CALORITS UNEXPANDED (INCLUDNG POWDER)

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

In India, HS 253010 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 2530

Top India import Product Under HS Code 2530

1 253090: Other $85.0M 2 253010: Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded $10.6M 3 253020: Kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates) $100.0K

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 2530

1 253090: Other $26.0M 2 253010: Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded $650.0K 3 253020: Kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates) $20.0K

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Related HS Code to India Unexpanded Vermiculite and Perlite (253010)

OTHER VERMICULITE,PERLITE AND CALORITS UNEXPANDED (INCLUDNG POWDER)

HS Code 253020

Kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates)

HS Code 253090

Other

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 253010 in India?

HS code 253010 covers Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded in India. It sits in Chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement), Heading 2530 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 253010 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 253010?

Where can I officially look up HS code 253010 in India?