HS code 3304 99 40: Sindur, bindi, kumkum

HS code 3304 99 40 covers sindur, bindi, kumkum in chapter 33 (essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics). Total import duty is about 28.1% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 28.1%
Basic customs duty20%
IGST5%
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)3304 99 40
DescriptionSindur, bindi, kumkum
Chapter33: Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics
Heading3304
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)20%
Basic customs duty charged20%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST5%
Total import dutyabout 28.1% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹28,100 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 74 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 414.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 33049940, “Sindur,bindi,kumkum”.
  • India exported 1,548 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 4.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 33049940, “Sindur,bindi,kumkum”.

Questions about HS code 3304 99 40

What is the import duty on HS code 3304 99 40 in India?

About 28.1% of the import value: basic customs duty 20%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of sindur, bindi, kumkum free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3304 99 40 is Free.

Can sindur, bindi, kumkum be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3304 99 40 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3304

3304 10 00: Lip make-up preparations3304 20 00: Eye make-up preparations3304 30 00: Manicure or pedicure preparations3304 91 10: Face powders3304 91 20: Talcum powders3304 91 90: Other3304 99 10: Face creams3304 99 20: Nail polish or lacquers3304 99 30: Moisturising lotion3304 99 50: Turmeric preparations3304 99 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.