HS code 2921 45 24: Koch’s acid (1-naphthylamine-3,6,8-trisulphonic acid)
HS code 2921 45 24 covers koch’s acid (1-naphthylamine-3,6,8-trisulphonic acid) 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) | 2921 45 24 |
|---|---|
| Description | Koch’s acid (1-naphthylamine-3,6,8-trisulphonic acid) |
| Chapter | 29: Organic chemicals |
| Heading | 2921: Aromatic monoamines and their derivatives salts thereof |
| 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.
India's imports and exports
- India imported 275 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 46.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29214524, “Kchs acd(1-npthylamn-3,6,8-trislphnc acd)”.
- India exported 15 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 38.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29214524, “Kchs acd(1-npthylamn-3,6,8-trislphnc acd)”.
Chemicals under HS code 2921 45 24
Questions about HS code 2921 45 24
What is the import duty on HS code 2921 45 24 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 koch’s acid (1-naphthylamine-3,6,8-trisulphonic acid) free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2921 45 24 is Free.
Can koch’s acid (1-naphthylamine-3,6,8-trisulphonic acid) be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2921 45 24 is Free.
Which chemicals fall under HS code 2921 45 24?
8-Aminonaphthalene-1,3,6-trisulfonic acid.
Other lines under heading 2921
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.
