HS code 2905 44 00: D-glucitol (Sorbitol)

HS code 2905 44 00 covers d-glucitol (Sorbitol) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Total import duty is about 43.96% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 43.96%
Basic customs duty20%
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 44 00
DescriptionD-glucitol (Sorbitol)
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2905: Other polyhydric alcohols
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)20%
Basic customs duty charged20%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 43.96% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹43,960 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 9,253 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 9.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29054400, “D-glucitol (sorbitol)”.
  • India exported 126,377 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29054400, “D-glucitol (sorbitol)”.

Chemicals under HS code 2905 44 00

HexitolHexitol

Questions about HS code 2905 44 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2905 44 00 in India?

About 43.96% of the import value: basic customs duty 20%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of d-glucitol (sorbitol) free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2905 44 00 is Free.

Can d-glucitol (sorbitol) be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2905 44 00 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2905 44 00?

Hexitol, Hexitol.

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.