HS code 2933 31 00: Pyridine and its salts
HS code 2933 31 00 covers pyridine and its salts 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) | 2933 31 00 |
|---|---|
| Description | Pyridine and its salts |
| Chapter | 29: Organic chemicals |
| Heading | 2933: Compounds containg an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure |
| 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.
Chemicals under HS code 2933 31 00
Questions about HS code 2933 31 00
What is the import duty on HS code 2933 31 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 pyridine and its salts free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2933 31 00 is Free.
Can pyridine and its salts be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2933 31 00 is Free.
Which chemicals fall under HS code 2933 31 00?
Pyridine.
Other lines under heading 2933
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.
