HS code 2905 42 10: Dipentaerythritol

HS code 2905 42 10 covers dipentaerythritol 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 42 10
DescriptionDipentaerythritol
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2905: Other polyhydric 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

  • Pentaerythritol: anti-dumping duty on imports from China PR, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan (notification 08/2024-Customs (ADD), until May 2029).

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 40 tonnes in 2025-26 under tariff item 29054210, “Dipenta erythritol”.
  • India exported 1,040 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 66.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29054210, “Dipenta erythritol”.

Chemicals under HS code 2905 42 10

DipentaerythritolPentaerythritol

Questions about HS code 2905 42 10

What is the import duty on HS code 2905 42 10 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 dipentaerythritol free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2905 42 10 is Free.

Can dipentaerythritol be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2905 42 10 is Free.

Is there anti-dumping duty on HS code 2905 42 10?

Yes, on Pentaerythritol from China PR, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2905 42 10?

Dipentaerythritol, Pentaerythritol.

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 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: 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.