HS code 2933 39 13: Gamma picoline (4-methyl pyridine)
HS code 2933 39 13 covers gamma picoline (4-methyl pyridine) 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 39 13 |
|---|---|
| Description | Gamma picoline (4-methyl pyridine) |
| 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.
India's imports and exports
- India imported 1,029 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 1090.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29333913, “Gamma picoline(4-methyl pyridine)”.
Chemicals under HS code 2933 39 13
Questions about HS code 2933 39 13
What is the import duty on HS code 2933 39 13 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 gamma picoline (4-methyl pyridine) free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2933 39 13 is Free.
Can gamma picoline (4-methyl pyridine) be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2933 39 13 is Free.
Which chemicals fall under HS code 2933 39 13?
4-Methylpyridine.
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.
