HS code 3204 12 59: Acid blues 93, 112, 127, 138, 140 and others (non-azo): other

HS code 3204 12 59 covers acid blues 93, 112, 127, 138, 140 and others (non-azo): other 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)3204 12 59
DescriptionAcid blues 93, 112, 127, 138, 140 and others (non-azo): other
Chapter32: Tanning and dyeing extracts, dyes, pigments, paints and inks
Heading3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter
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 41 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 24.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 32041259, “Others acid blue (non-azo)”.
  • India exported 3,633 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 7.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 32041259, “Others acid blue (non-azo)”.

Questions about HS code 3204 12 59

What is the import duty on HS code 3204 12 59 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 acid blues 93, 112, 127, 138, 140 and others (non-azo): other free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3204 12 59 is Free.

Can acid blues 93, 112, 127, 138, 140 and others (non-azo): other be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3204 12 59 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3204

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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.