HS code 2904 99 60: 2-nitrochlorotoluene
HS code 2904 99 60 covers 2-nitrochlorotoluene in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Total import duty is about 24.49% 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) | 2904 99 60 |
|---|---|
| Description | 2-nitrochlorotoluene |
| Chapter | 29: Organic chemicals |
| Heading | 2904: Other |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 24.49% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
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 exported 38 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 95.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29049960, “2-nitrochlorotoluene”.
Questions about HS code 2904 99 60
What is the import duty on HS code 2904 99 60 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 2-nitrochlorotoluene free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2904 99 60 is Free.
Can 2-nitrochlorotoluene be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2904 99 60 is Free.
Other lines under heading 2904
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.
