HS code 2903 11 20: Chloroethane (ethyl chloride)

HS code 2903 11 20 covers chloroethane (ethyl chloride) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Total import duty is about 24.49% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 24.49%
Basic customs duty5%
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)2903 11 20
DescriptionChloroethane (ethyl chloride)
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2903: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)5%
Basic customs duty charged5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 24.49% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹24,490 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 158 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 57.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29031120, “Chloroethane ethyl chloride”.
  • India exported 44 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 16.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29031120, “Chloroethane ethyl chloride”.

Chemicals under HS code 2903 11 20

Chloroethane

Questions about HS code 2903 11 20

What is the import duty on HS code 2903 11 20 in India?

About 24.49% of the import value: basic customs duty 5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of chloroethane (ethyl chloride) free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2903 11 20 is Free.

Can chloroethane (ethyl chloride) be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2903 11 20 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2903 11 20?

Chloroethane.

Other lines under heading 2903

2903 11 10: Chloromethane (methyl chloride)2903 12 00: Dichloromethane (methylene chloride)2903 13 00: Chloroform (trichloro methane)2903 14 00: Carbon tetrachloride2903 15 00: Ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1, 2-dichloroethane)2903 19 10: Tetrachloroethane2903 19 20: Trichloroethane2903 19 90: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydro2903 21 00: Vinyl chloride (chloroethylene)2903 22 00: Trichloroethylene2903 23 00: Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)2903 29 00: Other - Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acycl2903 41 00: Trifluoromethane (HFC-23)2903 42 00: Difluoromethane (HFC-32)2903 43 00: Fluoromethane (HFC-41), 1,2-difluoroethane2903 44 00: Pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), 1,1,1-trifluoroethane2903 45 00: 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) and 1,1,2,2- 2903 46 00: 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea)2903 47 00: 1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and 1,1,22903 48 00: 1,1,1,3,3-Pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) and 1,1,1

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.