HS code 3817 00 20: Mixed alkylnaphthalenes
HS code 3817 00 20 covers mixed alkylnaphthalenes in chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products). Total import duty is about 27.73% 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) | 3817 00 20 |
|---|---|
| Description | Mixed alkylnaphthalenes |
| Chapter | 38: Miscellaneous chemical products |
| Heading | 3817 |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 7.5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 7.5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 27.73% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
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 679 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 85.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38170020, “Mixed alkyl naphthalenes”.
Questions about HS code 3817 00 20
What is the import duty on HS code 3817 00 20 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 mixed alkylnaphthalenes free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 3817 00 20 is Free.
Can mixed alkylnaphthalenes be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 3817 00 20 is Free.
Other lines under heading 3817
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.