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Subheading in 3815 — Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere…

Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere… — with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance

$16MIndia’s exports in 2025
28countries bought from India in 2025
47tonnes shipped in 2025
8%of 3815 exports

India’s exports, year by year

US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. Rep. of Korea
  2. United Kingdom
  3. USA
  4. Lao People's Dem. Rep.
  5. Germany
  6. Egypt
  7. Brazil
  8. Thailand
  9. Hungary
  10. China

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
3815.12.10With precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance: Platinum or palladium catalysts with a base of activated carbon18%
3815.12.90With precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance: Other18%

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

Other codes in 3815

3815.90Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere… — other types$103M in 20253815.11Supported catalysts: With nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance$65M in 20253815.19Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere… — other types$9.2M in 2025