HS code 2939 59 00: Theophylline and aminophylline(theophylline- ethylenediamine) and their derivatives; salts thereof: other

HS code 2939 59 00 covers theophylline and aminophylline(theophylline- ethylenediamine) and their derivatives; salts thereof: other 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)2939 59 00
DescriptionTheophylline and aminophylline(theophylline- ethylenediamine) and their derivatives; salts thereof: other
Chapter29: Organic chemicals
Heading2939: Theophylline and aminophylline(theophylline- ethylenediamine) and their derivatives; 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 981 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 91% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29395900, “Other theophylline and aminophylline thr drvtvs, salts”.
  • India exported 1,098 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 19.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29395900, “Other theophylline and aminophylline thr drvtvs, salts”.

Questions about HS code 2939 59 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2939 59 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 theophylline and aminophylline(theophylline- ethylenediamine) and their derivatives; salts thereof: other free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2939 59 00 is Free.

Can theophylline and aminophylline(theophylline- ethylenediamine) and their derivatives; salts thereof: other be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2939 59 00 is Free.

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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.