HS Heading 2849
Carbides, whether or not chemically defined
3 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals; compounds of precious metals, rare-earth metals, radioactive elements or isotopes). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28491000 | Carbides Of Calcium | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 28492000 | Carbides Of Silicon | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 28499000 | Other Carbides (Excl. Of Calcium And Silicon) | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 157,600,654 (1,059,091 kg) under this heading, across 3 of its 3 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 | 294,190 kg | BDT 48,640,449 |
| January 2026 | 2 | 112,598 kg | BDT 19,931,459 |
| February 2026 | 1 | 1 kg | BDT 1,879 |
| March 2026 | 3 | 317,187 kg | BDT 53,607,077 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 185,076 kg | BDT 18,204,365 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 150,039 kg | BDT 17,215,425 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
Bonded imports. A further BDT 112,478 (325 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.