HS code 2904 20 50: Para nitrotoluene

HS code 2904 20 50 covers para nitrotoluene 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)2904 20 50
DescriptionPara nitrotoluene
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2904: Derivatives containing only nitro or only nitroso groups
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 5,224 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 23.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29042050, “Para nitrotoluene”.
  • India exported 1,716 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 589.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29042050, “Para nitrotoluene”.

Chemicals under HS code 2904 20 50

4-Nitrotoluene

Questions about HS code 2904 20 50

What is the import duty on HS code 2904 20 50 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 para nitrotoluene free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2904 20 50 is Free.

Can para nitrotoluene be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2904 20 50 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2904 20 50?

4-Nitrotoluene.

Other lines under heading 2904

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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.