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HS 2902.42.00Chapter 29 — Organic Chemicals

Import Duty on m-Xylene

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2902.42.00

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
2.5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.25%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
21.245%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free

FTA / Preferential Duty Rates

Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements

FTA / AgreementBCD Ratevs StandardEst. Saving
BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011)0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
DFTP Scheme for LDCs0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
India-Nepal Bilateral Trade Agreement0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
India-Korea CEPA0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
India-Japan CEPA (IJCEPA)0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
India-UAE CEPA0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
India-Australia ECTA1.1%-1.4%~1.7% on AV

FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on m-Xylene?
The total import duty is 21.245%, comprising BCD of 2.5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.25% on BCD, and IGST of 18%. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is m-Xylene under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2902.42.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on m-Xylene?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2902.42.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2902.42.00?
The lowest available BCD rate is 0% under SAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011). A valid Certificate of Origin (COO) must be presented at customs to claim this rate.

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HS Code Details

HS Code2902.42.00
Chapter29 — Organic Chemicals
Heading2902
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available