HS Heading 2508
Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth
7 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25081000 | Bentonite | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 25083000 | Fire-Clay | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 25084010 | Ball clays | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 25084090 | Other Clays, Nes | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 25085000 | Andalusite, Kyanite And Sillimanite | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 25086000 | Mullite | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 25087000 | Chamotte Or Dinas Earths | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 4,359,781,603 (577,615,302 kg) under this heading, across 4 of its 7 tariff lines. The remaining 3 recorded no commercial import in that window.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 4 | 78,566,255 kg | BDT 637,075,024 |
| January 2026 | 4 | 118,522,240 kg | BDT 884,405,042 |
| February 2026 | 4 | 88,804,604 kg | BDT 696,787,225 |
| March 2026 | 4 | 129,375,188 kg | BDT 969,948,933 |
| April 2026 | 4 | 88,203,636 kg | BDT 622,337,476 |
| May 2026 | 4 | 74,143,379 kg | BDT 549,227,903 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
Bonded imports. A further BDT 2,547,895 (27,605 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 0.1% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.