HS code 3823 12 00: Oleic acid

HS code 3823 12 00 covers oleic acid in chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products). Total import duty is about 27.73% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 27.73%
Basic customs duty7.5%
IGST18%
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)3823 12 00
DescriptionOleic acid
Chapter38: Miscellaneous chemical products
Heading3823
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)7.5%
Basic customs duty charged7.5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 27.73% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

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 31,342 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 25.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38231200, “Oleic acid”.
  • India exported 9,122 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 16.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 38231200, “Oleic acid”.

Questions about HS code 3823 12 00

What is the import duty on HS code 3823 12 00 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 oleic acid free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3823 12 00 is Free.

Can oleic acid be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3823 12 00 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3823

3823 11 00: Stearic acid3823 13 00: Tall oil fatty acids3823 19 00: Other3823 70 10: Cetyl alcohol3823 70 20: Lauryl alcohol3823 70 30: Oleyl alcohol3823 70 40: Stearyl alcohol3823 70 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.