India HS Code

HS Code 280421: Rare gases : Argon in India

Q: Is HS code 280421 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 280421 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 280421?

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 280421 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 280421 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 280421 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Rare gases : Argon. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 280421 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals : organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes, Heading 2804: Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals.

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Classification Path of HS Code 280421 in India

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 28

Inorganic chemicals : organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes

HS Code 2804

Hydrogen, rare gases and other nonmetals

HS Code 280421

Rare gases : Argon

HS Code 28042100

ARGON (RARE GASES)

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

In India, HS 280421 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 2804

Top India import Product Under HS Code 2804

1 280470: Phosphorus $212.6M 2 280469: Silicon : Other $181.0M 3 280429: Rare gases : Other $49.3M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 2804

1 280470: Phosphorus $4.4M 2 280421: Rare gases : Argon $3.0M 3 280429: Rare gases : Other $2.5M

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Related HS Code to India Argon Gas (280421)

Silicon : Containing by weight not less than 99,99 % of silicon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 280421 in India?

HS code 280421 covers Rare gases : Argon in India. It sits in Chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals : organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes), Heading 2804 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 280421 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 280421?

Where can I officially look up HS code 280421 in India?