HS code 3822 12 00: For Zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes
HS code 3822 12 00 covers for Zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes 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) | 3822 12 00 |
|---|---|
| Description | For Zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes |
| Chapter | 38: Miscellaneous chemical products |
| Heading | 3822: Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits |
| 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 33 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 56.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38221200, “For zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus aedes”.
Questions about HS code 3822 12 00
What is the import duty on HS code 3822 12 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 for zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus aedes free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 3822 12 00 is Free.
Can for zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus aedes be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 3822 12 00 is Free.
Other lines under heading 3822
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.