HS code 2914 39 40: Dibenzanthrone (violanthrone)

HS code 2914 39 40 covers dibenzanthrone (violanthrone) 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)2914 39 40
DescriptionDibenzanthrone (violanthrone)
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2914: Aromatic ketones without other oxygen function
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.

Chemicals under HS code 2914 39 40

Anthra(9,1,2-cde)benzo(rst)pentaphene-5,10-dione

Questions about HS code 2914 39 40

What is the import duty on HS code 2914 39 40 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 dibenzanthrone (violanthrone) free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2914 39 40 is Free.

Can dibenzanthrone (violanthrone) be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2914 39 40 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2914 39 40?

Anthra(9,1,2-cde)benzo(rst)pentaphene-5,10-dione.

Other lines under heading 2914

2914 11 00: Acetone2914 12 00: Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone)2914 13 00: 4-methylpentan-2-one (methyl isobutyl ketone)2914 19 10: Isophoron2914 19 90: Acyclic ketones without other oxygen function: oth2914 22 00: Cyclohexanone and methyl-cyclohexanones2914 23 10: Beta-ionone2914 23 20: Pseudo ionone2914 23 90: Ionones and methylionones: other2914 29 10: L-caravone2914 29 21: Natural2914 29 22: Synthetic2914 29 30: Pentyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one2914 29 40: Cyclohexane dione2914 29 50: 7-acetyl, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro, 1,1, 6,7-tetr2914 29 90: Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ketones withou2914 31 00: Phenylacetone (phenylpropan-2-one)2914 39 10: Aceto phenone2914 39 20: Benzanthrone2914 39 30: Benzophenone

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.