HS code 2902 50 00: Styrene

HS code 2902 50 00 covers styrene 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)2902 50 00
DescriptionStyrene
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2902
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).
  • Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 143 (Nil BCD): The goods specified in List 11 appended to TABLE I, when imported by bona fide exporters, Conditions apply.

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 1,208,840 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 6.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29025000, “Styrene”.
  • India exported 17,710 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 17.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29025000, “Styrene”.

Chemicals under HS code 2902 50 00

Styrene

Questions about HS code 2902 50 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2902 50 00 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 styrene free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2902 50 00 is Free.

Can styrene be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2902 50 00 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2902 50 00?

Styrene.

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 41 00: o-Xylene2902 42 00: m-Xylene2902 43 00: p-Xylene2902 44 00: Mixed xylene isomers2902 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.