HS code 2922 42 20: Monosodium glutamate

HS code 2922 42 20 covers monosodium glutamate 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)2922 42 20
DescriptionMonosodium glutamate
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2922: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof
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.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 72,087 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 34.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29224220, “Monosodium glutamate (azinamoto)”.
  • India exported 337 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 18.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29224220, “Monosodium glutamate (azinamoto)”.

Chemicals under HS code 2922 42 20

Monosodium Glutamate

Questions about HS code 2922 42 20

What is the import duty on HS code 2922 42 20 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 monosodium glutamate free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2922 42 20 is Free.

Can monosodium glutamate be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2922 42 20 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2922 42 20?

Monosodium Glutamate.

Other lines under heading 2922

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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.