HS code 2903 15 00: Ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1, 2-dichloroethane)

HS code 2903 15 00 covers ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1, 2-dichloroethane) 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)2903 15 00
DescriptionEthylene dichloride (ISO) (1, 2-dichloroethane)
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2903: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons
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 629,395 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 3.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29031500, “1,2 dichloromethane (ethylne dichloride)”.
  • India exported 5,071 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 3686.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29031500, “1,2 dichloromethane (ethylne dichloride)”.

Chemicals under HS code 2903 15 00

1,2-Dichloroethane

Questions about HS code 2903 15 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2903 15 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 ethylene dichloride (iso) (1, 2-dichloroethane) free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2903 15 00 is Free.

Can ethylene dichloride (iso) (1, 2-dichloroethane) be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2903 15 00 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2903 15 00?

1,2-Dichloroethane.

Other lines under heading 2903

2903 11 10: Chloromethane (methyl chloride)2903 11 20: Chloroethane (ethyl chloride)2903 12 00: Dichloromethane (methylene chloride)2903 13 00: Chloroform (trichloro methane)2903 14 00: Carbon tetrachloride2903 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.