HS code 3402 31 00: Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts

HS code 3402 31 00 covers linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts in chapter 34 (soaps, surfactants, waxes and polishes). Total import duty is about 16.55% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 16.55%
Basic customs duty10%
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)3402 31 00
DescriptionLinear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts
Chapter34: Soaps, surfactants, waxes and polishes
Heading3402
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)10%
Basic customs duty charged10%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST5%
Total import dutyabout 16.55% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹16,550 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 7,506 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 167.3% on 2024-25) under tariff item 34023100, “Linear alkylbenzenesulphonic acids and their salts (anionic organic surface active agents, w/n put up for retail sale)”.
  • India exported 99,027 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 14.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 34023100, “Linear alkylbenzenesulphonic acids and their salts (anionic organic surface active agents, w/n put up for retail sale)”.

Questions about HS code 3402 31 00

What is the import duty on HS code 3402 31 00 in India?

About 16.55% of the import value: basic customs duty 10%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3402 31 00 is Free.

Can linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3402 31 00 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3402

3402 39 00: Other3402 41 00: Cationic3402 42 00: Non-ionic3402 49 00: Other organic surface-active agents, whether or no3402 50 00: Preparations put up for retail sale3402 90 11: Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing 3402 90 12: Cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a b3402 90 19: Other organic surface-active agents, whether or no3402 90 20: Sulphonated or sulphated or oxidized or chlorinate3402 90 30: Penetrators3402 90 41: Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing 3402 90 42: Cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a b3402 90 49: Other organic surface-active agents, whether or no3402 90 51: Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing 3402 90 52: Cleaning or degreasing preparations not having a b3402 90 59: Other organic surface-active agents, whether or no3402 90 91: Washing preparations (including auxiliary washing 3402 90 92: Cleaning or degreasing preparations not hav- ing a3402 90 99: Other organic surface-active agents, whether or no

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.