HS code 2902 90 50: Isobutyl benzene
HS code 2902 90 50 covers isobutyl benzene in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Total import duty is about 21.24% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 2902 90 50 |
|---|---|
| Description | Isobutyl benzene |
| Chapter | 29: Organic chemicals |
| Heading | 2902: Other |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 2.5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 2.5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 21.24% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
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 exported 7,799 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 16.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29029050, “Is0butyl benzene”.
Questions about HS code 2902 90 50
What is the import duty on HS code 2902 90 50 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 isobutyl benzene free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2902 90 50 is Free.
Can isobutyl benzene be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2902 90 50 is Free.
Other lines under heading 2902
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.
