HS code 2906 12 00: Cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols

HS code 2906 12 00 covers cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols 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-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)2906 12 00
DescriptionCyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2906: Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic
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.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 522 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 109.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29061200, “Cyclhxnl mthylcyclhxnlsanddimthyl cyclhxnls”.
  • India exported 28 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 123.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29061200, “Cyclhxnl mthylcyclhxnlsanddimthyl cyclhxnls”.

Chemicals under HS code 2906 12 00

Cyclohexanol

Questions about HS code 2906 12 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2906 12 00 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 cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2906 12 00 is Free.

Can cyclohexanol, methylcyclohexanols and dimethylcyclohexanols be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2906 12 00 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2906 12 00?

Cyclohexanol.

Other lines under heading 2906

2906 11 00: Menthol2906 13 10: Cholesterol2906 13 90: Sterols and inositols: other2906 19 10: Borneol2906 19 90: Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic: other2906 21 00: Benzyl alcohol2906 29 10: Cinnamic alcohol2906 29 20: Phenylethyl alcohol2906 29 90: Aromatic: 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.