HS code 3808 91 23: Dimethoate, technical grade
HS code 3808 91 23 covers dimethoate, technical grade in chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products). Total import duty is about 16.55% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 3808 91 23 |
|---|---|
| Description | Dimethoate, technical grade |
| Chapter | 38: Miscellaneous chemical products |
| Heading | 3808: Goods specified in Sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 10% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 10% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 5% |
| Total import duty | about 16.55% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
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 48 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 30.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38089123, “Dimethoate technical”.
- India exported 123 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 3.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38089123, “Dimethoate technical”.
Chemicals under HS code 3808 91 23
Questions about HS code 3808 91 23
What is the import duty on HS code 3808 91 23 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 dimethoate, technical grade free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 3808 91 23 is Free.
Can dimethoate, technical grade be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 3808 91 23 is Free.
Which chemicals fall under HS code 3808 91 23?
Dimethoate.
Other lines under heading 3808
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.
