HS code 2914 61 00: Anthraquinone
HS code 2914 61 00 covers anthraquinone 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) | 2914 61 00 |
|---|---|
| Description | Anthraquinone |
| Chapter | 29: Organic chemicals |
| Heading | 2914: Quinones |
| 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).
- Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 119 (2.5% BCD): Anthraquinone or 2-Ethyl Anthraquinone, for use in manufacture of Hydrogen Peroxide: Provided that nothing contained in this S.No. shall have effect after the 3 Conditions apply.
DGFT import and export policy
- Import: Free.
- Export: Free.
India's imports and exports
- India imported 2,218 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 14.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29146100, “Anthraquinone”.
- India exported 11 tonnes in 2025-26 under tariff item 29146100, “Anthraquinone”.
Chemicals under HS code 2914 61 00
Questions about HS code 2914 61 00
What is the import duty on HS code 2914 61 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 anthraquinone free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2914 61 00 is Free.
Can anthraquinone be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2914 61 00 is Free.
Which chemicals fall under HS code 2914 61 00?
Anthraquinone.
Other lines under heading 2914
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.
