HS code 2942 00 14: Ranitidine
HS code 2942 00 14 covers ranitidine 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) | 2942 00 14 |
|---|---|
| Description | Ranitidine |
| Chapter | 29: Organic chemicals |
| Heading | 2942: Other organic compounds |
| 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 exported 428 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 19.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 29420014, “Ranitidine”.
Chemicals under HS code 2942 00 14
Questions about HS code 2942 00 14
What is the import duty on HS code 2942 00 14 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 ranitidine free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2942 00 14 is Free.
Can ranitidine be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2942 00 14 is Free.
Which chemicals fall under HS code 2942 00 14?
Ranitidine.
Other lines under heading 2942
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.
