HS code 2910 30 00: 1-chloro-2,3-expoxypropane (epichlorohydrin)
HS code 2910 30 00 covers 1-chloro-2,3-expoxypropane (epichlorohydrin) in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Total import duty is about 27.73% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 2910 30 00 |
|---|---|
| Description | 1-chloro-2,3-expoxypropane (epichlorohydrin) |
| Chapter | 29: Organic chemicals |
| Heading | 2910 |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 7.5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 7.5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
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
- Epichlorohydrin: anti-dumping duty on imports from China PR, Korea RP, Thailand (notification 24/2024-Customs (ADD), until Nov 2029).
India's imports and exports
- India imported 69,082 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 18.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29103000, “1-chloro-2,3-epoxyprpne(epichlorophydrin)”.
- India exported 4,407 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 62.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29103000, “1-chloro-2,3-epoxyprpne(epichlorophydrin)”.
Chemicals under HS code 2910 30 00
Questions about HS code 2910 30 00
What is the import duty on HS code 2910 30 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 1-chloro-2,3-expoxypropane (epichlorohydrin) free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2910 30 00 is Free.
Can 1-chloro-2,3-expoxypropane (epichlorohydrin) be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2910 30 00 is Free.
Is there anti-dumping duty on HS code 2910 30 00?
Yes, on Epichlorohydrin from China PR, Korea RP, Thailand.
Which chemicals fall under HS code 2910 30 00?
Epichlorohydrin.
Other lines under heading 2910
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.
