HS code 2902 41 00: o-Xylene

HS code 2902 41 00 covers o-Xylene in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Total import duty is about 18% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 18%
Basic customs dutyNil
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)2902 41 00
Descriptiono-Xylene
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2902: Xylenes
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)Free
Basic customs duty chargedNil
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 18% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹18,000 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 262,556 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 7.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29024100, “O-xylene”.
  • India exported 23 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 99% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29024100, “O-xylene”.

Chemicals under HS code 2902 41 00

O-Xylene

Questions about HS code 2902 41 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2902 41 00 in India?

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

Is the import of o-xylene free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2902 41 00 is Free.

Can o-xylene be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2902 41 00 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2902 41 00?

O-Xylene.

Other lines under heading 2902

2902 11 00: Cyclohexane2902 19 10: Cyclopropyl actetylene2902 19 90: Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes: other2902 20 00: Benzene2902 30 00: Toluene2902 42 00: m-Xylene2902 43 00: p-Xylene2902 44 00: Mixed xylene isomers2902 50 00: Styrene2902 60 00: Ethylbenzene2902 70 00: Cumene2902 90 10: Dipentene2902 90 20: Diphenyl methane2902 90 30: Dodecyclic benzenes (excluding mixed alkylarenes)2902 90 40: Napthalene, pure2902 90 50: Isobutyl benzene2902 90 60: N-propyl benzene2902 90 90: Other

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.