HS code 2916 19 40: Sodium compounds of unsaturated acyclic monoacids
HS code 2916 19 40 covers sodium compounds of unsaturated acyclic monoacids in chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Total import duty is about 27.73% of the import value.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 2916 19 40 |
|---|---|
| Description | Sodium compounds of unsaturated acyclic monoacids |
| Chapter | 29: Organic chemicals |
| Heading | 2916: Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides peroxides, peroxyacids - their derivatives |
| 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 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
- Export: Free.
Questions about HS code 2916 19 40
What is the import duty on HS code 2916 19 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.
Can sodium compounds of unsaturated acyclic monoacids be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2916 19 40 is Free.
Other lines under heading 2916
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.