HS code 3202 10 00: Synthetic organic tanning substances

HS code 3202 10 00 covers synthetic organic tanning substances in chapter 32 (tanning and dyeing extracts, dyes, pigments, paints and inks). 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)3202 10 00
DescriptionSynthetic organic tanning substances
Chapter32: Tanning and dyeing extracts, dyes, pigments, paints and inks
Heading3202
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 5,410 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 8.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 32021000, “Synthetic organic tanning substances”.
  • India exported 24,116 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 1.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 32021000, “Synthetic organic tanning substances”.

Questions about HS code 3202 10 00

What is the import duty on HS code 3202 10 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 synthetic organic tanning substances free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3202 10 00 is Free.

Can synthetic organic tanning substances be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3202 10 00 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3202

3202 90 10: Inorganic tanning substances3202 90 20: Tanning preparations, whether or not containing na3202 90 30: Enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning3202 90 90: Other

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.