HS code 2905 16 20: 2-ethyl hexanol

HS code 2905 16 20 covers 2-ethyl hexanol in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Total import duty is about 27.73% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Basic customs duty7.5%
IGST18%
Import policyFree
Export policyFree
Anti-dumping1 measure

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 16 20
Description2-ethyl hexanol
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2905: Saturated monohydric alcohols
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)7.5%
Basic customs duty charged7.5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 27.73% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹27,730 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

Anti-dumping duties

  • 2-Ethyl hexanol: anti-dumping duty on imports from European Union, Indonesia, Korea RP, Malaysia, Taiwan, United States (notification 17/2021 (continued by 38/2025 during sunset review)-Customs (ADD), until pending sunset review).

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 90,679 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 5.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29051620, “2-ethyl hexanol”.
  • India exported 149 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 46.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29051620, “2-ethyl hexanol”.

Chemicals under HS code 2905 16 20

2-Ethylhexanol

Questions about HS code 2905 16 20

What is the import duty on HS code 2905 16 20 in India?

About 27.73% of the import value: basic customs duty 7.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of 2-ethyl hexanol free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2905 16 20 is Free.

Can 2-ethyl hexanol be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2905 16 20 is Free.

Is there anti-dumping duty on HS code 2905 16 20?

Yes, on 2-Ethyl hexanol from European Union, Indonesia, Korea RP, Malaysia, Taiwan, United States.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2905 16 20?

2-Ethylhexanol.

Other lines under heading 2905

2905 11 00: Methanol (methyl alcohol)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 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.