HS Chapter 28 · Average MFN duty rates across 11 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29
Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Inorganic chemicals (HS Chapter 28). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.
| Country | Avg. MFN Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | 8.2% | |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 6.0% | |
| 🇨🇳 China | 5.5% | |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 5.0% | |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 5.0% | |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 3.8% | |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 1.1% | |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 0.2% | |
| 🇫🇷 France | 0.0% | |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 0.0% | |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 0.0% |
MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 28. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.
| HS Code | Description | 🇮🇳 IN | 🇬🇧 GB | 🇺🇸 US | 🇨🇳 CN | 🇩🇪 DE | 🇧🇷 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280110 | 10.0% | 5.0% | 0.0% | — | 5.5% | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| 280610 | 10.0% | 7.5% | 0.0% | — | 5.5% | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| 280620 | ***7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | — | 5.5% | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| 280120 | 6.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% | — | 5.5% | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| 280130 | 6% | 5.0% | 0.0% | — | 5.5% | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| 280461 | 99.99% | 100.0% | — | — | — | — | 6.0% |
| 280300 | 10.0% | 5.0% | — | — | — | — | 6.0% |
| 280700 | 6.0% | 7.5% | — | — | — | — | 6.0% |
| 280800 | 6.0% | 7.5% | — | — | — | — | 6.0% |
| 280910 | ***7.5% | 7.5% | — | — | — | — | 6.0% |
| 280920 | 5% | 7.5% | — | — | — | — | 6.0% |
| 280200 | 6.0% | 5.0% | — | — | — | — | 6.0% |
| 280410 | 6% | 5.0% | — | — | — | — | 6.0% |
| 280421 | 6% | 5.0% | — | — | — | — | 6.0% |
| 280429 | 6.0% | 5.0% | — | — | — | — | 6.0% |
These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 28 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.
| HS Code | Route | Agreement | Rate | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280110 | Angola → South Africa | SADC-FTA | Save 10.0% | |
| 280110 | United Kingdom → South Africa | UK-SACU-EPA | Save 10.0% | |
| 280110 | Namibia → South Africa | SADC-FTA | Save 10.0% | |
| 280300 | Angola → South Africa | SADC-FTA | Save 10.0% | |
| 280300 | Argentina → South Africa | SACU-MERCOSUR | Save 10.0% | |
| 280300 | Brazil → South Africa | SACU-MERCOSUR | Save 10.0% | |
| 280300 | United Kingdom → South Africa | UK-SACU-EPA | Save 10.0% | |
| 280300 | Namibia → South Africa | SADC-FTA | Save 10.0% | |
| 280300 | Uruguay → South Africa | SACU-MERCOSUR | Save 10.0% | |
| 280300 | UAE → India | IN-AE-CEPA | Save 7.5% |
In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate — reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.
| Country | Tax Type | Standard Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 UAE | VAT | 5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | GST | 10% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | IPI | 5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | VAT | 13% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | VAT | 20% |
| 🇮🇳 India | GST | 18% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | VAT | 16% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | VAT | 7% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | VAT | 15% |
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Calculate free →Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.