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Sources: ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (2009), Indonesia National Single Window (INSW), Indonesia Ministry of Finance tariff regulations · Aalok Overseas, Rajasthan, India · Manufacturer & Exporter of Feldspar to 50+ Countries Since 1992 · www.feldsparindia.com
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AALOK OVERSEAS INDIA · RAJASTHAN · EXPORT TRADE GUIDE
HS Code 2529.10 · AIFTA Preferential Duty · Certificate of Origin Form AI · Potash & Soda Feldspar Grades · Mundra & Kandla Ports · Exporter Since 1992
Published: July 2026 | Author: Aalok Overseas Export Team | Category: Ceramic Raw Materials Trade
REQUEST INDONESIA EXPORT QUOTE → VIEW FELDSPAR SPECIFICATIONSThe ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (AIFTA) was established through the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement, signed in Bangkok in August 2009 and in force since 1 January 2010, covering trade between India and ASEAN members including Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. The agreement committed India to a phased tariff elimination schedule — eliminating tariffs on 80% of tariff lines from 2016, rising to 90% by 2019 — while each ASEAN member, including Indonesia, implements its own reciprocal tariff schedule through domestic regulation. Indonesia's AIFTA commitments are implemented through Ministry of Finance (Kementerian Keuangan) tariff regulations, which are periodically revised.
| ASPECT | DETAIL |
|---|---|
| Agreement | ASEAN-India Trade in Goods (TIG) Agreement, signed 2009, in force since 1 Jan 2010 |
| Certificate of Origin | Form AI — mandatory to claim preferential duty |
| C/O Issuance Window | During export, or up to 1 year after — not before, unlike some other FTAs |
| C/O Corrections | Errors can be corrected on the face of the C/O; a replacement C/O cannot be issued |
| Self-Certification | Not available under AIFTA — Form AI must be issued by the designated authority |
| Indonesia's Implementation | Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) tariff regulations, periodically revised |
| Rules of Origin | Wholly obtained/produced, or meets Change in Tariff Classification (CTC) at 4-digit HS level, or product-specific rules where applicable |
| Feldspar Duty Rate (252910 / 25291020) | 0% under AIFTA, per Indonesia's Ministry of Finance tariff schedule |
Feldspar as a wholly mined, unprocessed or minimally processed natural mineral typically qualifies as "wholly obtained" under AIFTA rules of origin when sourced and processed entirely within India. The 0% rate for HS 252910 / 25291020 applies specifically when the shipment carries a valid Certificate of Origin Form AI — always confirm classification and current rates with your customs broker or via Indonesia's National Single Window (INSW) portal before shipment, as gazetted rates are periodically revised.
Feldspar is classified under HS Code 2529.10 in the Harmonized System, within Chapter 25 (Salt, Sulphur, Earths and Stone, Plastering Materials, Lime and Cement), heading 2529 (Feldspar; leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite; fluorspar). This heading applies globally, including under Indonesia's tariff schedule, which follows the ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN). Buyers should confirm with their customs broker Indonesia's specific 8-digit national subheading and whether ground/powdered feldspar and lump feldspar require different sub-classification treatment for their specific shipment.
| FORM | HS CODE | NATIONAL SUBHEADING | AIFTA DUTY | TYPICAL INDONESIAN END USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feldspar Lumps (unground ore) | 2529.10 | 25291020 | 0% | In-house grinding by glass/ceramic manufacturers |
| Feldspar Powder (ground, mesh-graded) | 2529.10 | 25291020 | 0% | Direct use in ceramic tile bodies, glaze, frit |
| Potassium Feldspar (specific grades) | 2529.10 | 25291020 | 0% | Porcelain, sanitaryware, vitrified tile |
| Sodium Feldspar (specific grades) | 2529.10 | 25291020 | 0% | Fast-fire glaze, frit, glass manufacturing |
0% duty applies under AIFTA when the shipment is accompanied by a valid Certificate of Origin Form AI. Without it, the shipment is assessed at Indonesia's standard MFN duty rate for HS 252910.
REASON 01 — TRADE FRAMEWORK
Feldspar falling under HS 252910 (national subheading 25291020) enters Indonesia at 0% duty under AIFTA, per Indonesia's Ministry of Finance tariff schedule, provided the shipment carries a valid Certificate of Origin Form AI. This gives India-origin feldspar a direct landed-cost advantage over supply from non-FTA source countries.
REASON 02 — SCALE OF SUPPLY
India produces more feldspar than any other country globally, with the large majority of that output coming from Rajasthan. This scale gives Indonesian buyers consistent access to supply volumes that smaller regional sources cannot always guarantee, particularly for large-volume glass furnace and ceramic tile operations serving Indonesia's sizeable domestic construction market.
REASON 03 — MINERAL CHEMISTRY
Rajasthan's feldspar occurs within the Aravalli mineral belt's mica-bearing pegmatites, which typically yield both potash (orthoclase) and soda (albite) feldspar of a chemistry well suited to ceramic and glass flux requirements, with established grades for both high-flux and high-whiteness applications.
REASON 04 — PRODUCT BREADTH
Established Rajasthan exporters typically supply potash feldspar, soda feldspar, quartz powder, and kaolin from the same mining region, letting Indonesian buyers consolidate sourcing for an entire ceramic or glass body formulation from fewer suppliers and shipments.
REASON 05 — PORT LOGISTICS
Gujarat's Mundra and Kandla ports serve as the primary loading points for Rajasthan mineral exports, with established container and bulk shipping routes to Indonesian ports including Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) and Tanjung Perak (Surabaya), supporting predictable transit times for both container and bulk cargo shipments.
REASON 06 — QUALITY VERIFICATION
Established Indian feldspar exporters provide NABL-accredited XRF Certificates of Analysis alongside the AIFTA Certificate of Origin, giving Indonesian buyers verified chemistry (K₂O/Na₂O, Fe₂O₃, LOI, mesh grading) for every shipment rather than relying on an initial sample alone.
REASON 07 — COST STRUCTURE
Rajasthan's long-established, large-scale mining infrastructure and domestic processing capacity generally support competitive FOB pricing for feldspar compared to smaller-scale regional producers, before AIFTA's preferential tariff treatment is even factored in.
REASON 08 — SUPPLY CONTINUITY
Long-operating Rajasthan exporters — some active since the early 1990s — have built multi-decade supply relationships with ceramic and glass manufacturers across Southeast Asia, giving Indonesian buyers access to suppliers with a demonstrated track record of continuous, reliable shipment.
| SYMPTOM OBSERVED | PROBABLE CAUSE | RECOMMENDED FIX |
|---|---|---|
| AIFTA preferential duty rejected at Indonesian customs | Certificate of Origin Form AI missing, incorrect, or issued outside the allowed window | Confirm C/O is issued during export or within 1 year after; verify no uncorrected errors |
| Shipment classified under an unexpected HS subheading | Processing level (ground vs. lump) affecting sub-classification | Confirm HS 2529.10 sub-classification with customs broker before shipment |
| Duty charged instead of expected 0% rate | Missing/invalid Certificate of Origin Form AI, or shipment misclassified outside HS 252910/25291020 | Verify C/O Form AI is valid and HS code is correctly declared as 25291020 |
| Chemistry inconsistent with buyer's ceramic/glass formulation | No NABL COA verification per shipment, relying on initial sample only | Demand NABL-accredited XRF COA (K₂O/Na₂O, Fe₂O₃, LOI, mesh) on every shipment |
| C/O rejected after an error was found | Attempted to request a replacement C/O, which AIFTA does not permit | Request correction on the face of the existing C/O instead of a reissue |
| Delivery timelines inconsistent shipment to shipment | Supplier lacks established shipping route/experience to Indonesian ports | Confirm supplier's track record shipping via Mundra/Kandla to Indonesia specifically |
Mesh-graded 200/325, K₂O 10-13%, supplied for porcelain, sanitaryware, and vitrified tile production by Indonesian ceramic manufacturers.
K₂O 10.0-13.0% · Fe₂O₃ <0.06-0.15% · 200/325 Mesh · NABL COA
Mesh-graded 200/325, Na₂O 9-11%, supplied for fast-fire glaze, frit, and glass manufacturing applications common in Indonesia's ceramic tile and glass sector.
Na₂O 9.0-11.0% · Fe₂O₃ <0.10-0.20% · 200/325 Mesh · NABL COA
Screened lump feldspar, 10-80mm size bands, supplied to Indonesian manufacturers who operate their own crushing and grinding lines and prefer to control final mesh in-house.
Na₂O/K₂O per grade · Fe₂O₃ <0.08-0.15% · 10-80mm · NABL COA
Aalok Overseas provides a complete export documentation package with every shipment to Indonesia: Certificate of Origin Form AI for AIFTA preferential duty claims, NABL-accredited XRF Certificate of Analysis, MSDS, packing list, commercial invoice, and Bill of Lading — supporting smooth clearance through Indonesian customs under the applicable AIFTA schedule.
| REGION | ROLE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Ajmer District, Rajasthan | Primary mining area | Rajasthan's leading feldspar-producing district |
| Bhilwara, Rajsamand, Pali Districts | Supplementary mining areas | Established pegmatite-hosted deposits |
| Aravalli Mineral Belt | Geological source | One of the world's oldest mountain ranges; mica-bearing pegmatites |
| Mundra Port, Gujarat | Primary loading port | Major container and bulk cargo gateway for western India exports |
| Kandla Port, Gujarat | Alternate loading port | Bulk cargo handling for mineral exports |
| Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) / Tanjung Perak (Surabaya), Indonesia | Destination ports | Primary Indonesian receiving ports for Indian mineral imports |
Rajasthan's total feldspar resource base is estimated at approximately 87.94 million tonnes, per state government data.
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Feldspar is classified under HS Code 2529.10, which applies globally including under Indonesia's ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN). Confirm with your customs broker Indonesia's specific 8-digit national subheading, and whether ground vs. lump form affects sub-classification for your specific shipment.
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A valid Certificate of Origin Form AI confirming Indian origin is required. It must be issued during export or within one year after, not before. AIFTA does not permit self-certification or C/O reissuance — only correction of errors on the face of the existing certificate.
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Feldspar under HS 252910 (national subheading 25291020) carries a 0% AIFTA duty rate into Indonesia, under Indonesia's Ministry of Finance tariff schedule, provided the shipment is accompanied by a valid Certificate of Origin Form AI. Without a valid C/O, the shipment is assessed at Indonesia's standard MFN rate instead. Always reconfirm the live rate with a customs broker before shipment, since gazetted schedules are periodically revised.
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Potassium feldspar (K₂O 10-13%) for porcelain, sanitaryware, and vitrified tile; and sodium feldspar (Na₂O 9-11%) for fast-fire glaze, frit, and glass manufacturing, typically mesh-graded to 200/325, or supplied as lumps for buyers with in-house grinding capacity.
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Mundra and Kandla in Gujarat are the primary loading ports for Rajasthan feldspar exports, with shipments typically received at Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) or Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) in Indonesia.
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Aalok Overseas has operated as a Rajasthan-based feldspar manufacturer and exporter since 1992, with established export routes across 50+ countries including Indonesia and other Southeast Asian ceramic and glass markets.
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