HS Code for Indium (HS 8112.92 / 2825.90)
Indium is a strategic minor metal - ~65% of consumption is in indium tin oxide (ITO) transparent conductive coatings for LCDs, OLEDs, and touch panels. Rest is CIGS solar (~10%), solder, thermal interface materials, and semiconductor III-V compounds (InP, InAs). By-product of zinc refining. China dominates supply.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8112.92 | Indium, unwrought; waste and scrap; powders |
| 8112.99 | Indium articles |
| 2825.90 | Includes indium oxide |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 0% CRM listed. |
| United States | 0% |
| China | 0-15% export duty depending on form |
Numerical Example: 500 kg 4N In ingot, FOB Shanghai USD 320/kg, CIF Antwerp
500 kg 4N In ingot, FOB Shanghai USD 320/kg, CIF Antwerp. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · EU CRM Act 2024/1252.
- · US DPA Title III.
- · SEMI standards for high-purity In (6N/7N) for InP substrates.
- · China
- · South Korea
- · Japan
- · Belgium (Umicore refining)
- · Canada
Frequently asked questions
4N (99.99%) for ITO sputtering targets; 5N-6N (99.999-99.9999%) for InP substrates and thermal interface; 7N (99.99999%) for compound semiconductor epitaxy. Each grade step roughly doubles price - 7N In can cost USD 3,000+/kg vs USD 300/kg for 4N.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to metals (HS 8112.92) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 24.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 5% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 5% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 5% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 38.6% |
| Indonesia | 5% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 19.1% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.