HS code 2901 29 90: Unsaturated: other

HS code 2901 29 90 covers unsaturated: other in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Total import duty is about 21.24% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 21.24%
Basic customs duty2.5%
IGST18%
Import policyFree
Export policyFree
Anti-dumpingNone found

Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.

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Key facts

Tariff item (8-digit HS code)2901 29 90
DescriptionUnsaturated: other
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2901: Unsaturated
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)2.5%
Basic customs duty charged2.5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 21.24% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹21,240 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 136,534 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 25.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29012990, “Other acyclic hydrocarbons”.
  • India exported 2,840 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 23.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29012990, “Other acyclic hydrocarbons”.

Questions about HS code 2901 29 90

What is the import duty on HS code 2901 29 90 in India?

About 21.24% of the import value: basic customs duty 2.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of unsaturated: other free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2901 29 90 is Free.

Can unsaturated: other be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2901 29 90 is Free.

Other lines under heading 2901

2901 10 00: saturated2901 21 00: Ethylene2901 22 00: Propene (propylene)2901 23 00: Butene (butylene) and isomers thereof2901 24 00: Buta-1,3-diene and isoprene2901 29 10: Acetylene, whether or not in dissolved condition2901 29 20: Heptene (Heptylene)2901 29 30: Dihydromyrcene2901 29 40: Tetradecene

Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.