HS Heading 2520
Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), coloured or not, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25201010 | Gypsum; Anhydrite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 12.5% |
| 25201090 | Gypsum; Anhydrite | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 25202000 | Plasters | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 4,422,343,652 (919,420,239 kg) under this heading, across 3 of its 3 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 3 | 174,814,259 kg | BDT 843,371,093 |
| January 2026 | 3 | 174,128,426 kg | BDT 859,797,122 |
| February 2026 | 3 | 121,151,395 kg | BDT 623,374,754 |
| March 2026 | 3 | 158,718,098 kg | BDT 780,993,526 |
| April 2026 | 3 | 25,672,720 kg | BDT 207,127,263 |
| May 2026 | 3 | 264,935,341 kg | BDT 1,107,679,894 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
Bonded imports. A further BDT 145,221,385 (33,073,042 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 3.2% 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.