HS code 3305 90 40: Hair dyes (natural, herbal or synthetic)

HS code 3305 90 40 covers hair dyes (natural, herbal or synthetic) 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)3305 90 40
DescriptionHair dyes (natural, herbal or synthetic)
Chapter33: Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics
Heading3305
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 1,980 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 56.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 33059040, “Hair dyes ( natural,herbal 0r synthetic )”.
  • India exported 14,879 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 8.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 33059040, “Hair dyes ( natural,herbal 0r synthetic )”.

Questions about HS code 3305 90 40

What is the import duty on HS code 3305 90 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 hair dyes (natural, herbal or synthetic) free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3305 90 40 is Free.

Can hair dyes (natural, herbal or synthetic) be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3305 90 40 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3305

3305 10 10: Containing spirit3305 10 90: Other3305 20 00: Preparations for permanent waving or straightening3305 30 00: Hair lacquers3305 90 11: Perfumed3305 90 19: Other3305 90 20: Brilliantines (spirituous)3305 90 30: Hair cream3305 90 50: Hair fixers3305 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.