HS code 2905 11 00: Methanol (methyl alcohol)

HS code 2905 11 00 covers methanol (methyl alcohol) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Total import duty is about 21.24% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 21.24%
Basic customs duty2.5%
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)2905 11 00
DescriptionMethanol (methyl alcohol)
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2905: Saturated monohydric alcohols
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)2.5%
Basic customs duty charged2.5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 21.24% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

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 imported 3,577,740 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 19.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29051100, “Saturated methanol (methyl alcohol)”.
  • India exported 73,194 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 16.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29051100, “Saturated methanol (methyl alcohol)”.

Chemicals under HS code 2905 11 00

Methanol

Questions about HS code 2905 11 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2905 11 00 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 methanol (methyl alcohol) free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2905 11 00 is Free.

Can methanol (methyl alcohol) be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2905 11 00 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2905 11 00?

Methanol.

Other lines under heading 2905

2905 12 10: Propyl alcohol2905 12 20: Isopropyl alcohol2905 13 00: Butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)2905 14 10: Ethambutol, ethambutol Hcl2905 14 20: Salbutamol sulphate2905 14 30: Amino butanol2905 14 90: Other butanols: other2905 16 10: Dimethyl octanol2905 16 20: 2-ethyl hexanol2905 16 90: Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof: other2905 17 00: Dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol),hexadecan-1-ol2905 19 10: 2-Butanol, 3, 3-dimethyl-2905 19 90: Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof: other2905 22 10: Citranellol2905 22 20: Geraniol2905 22 30: Linalool2905 22 40: Rhodinol2905 22 50: Dihydromyrcenol2905 22 90: Acyclic terpene alcohols: other2905 29 00: Unsaturated monohydric alcohols: other

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.