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HS 2915.11.00Chapter 29 — Organic Chemicals

Import Duty on Formic acid

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2915.11.00

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
7.5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.75%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
27.735%
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%-7.5%~8.9% on AV
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Notifications & Circulars for HS 2915

Government notifications citing this HS code or heading

Amends various Customs Notifications on anti-dumping duty so as to align them with changes made vide Finance Act, 2025.30.04.2025Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) - Anti-dumping duty on the import of ‘Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA)’ falling under Chapter 29, originating in or exported from China P10.04.2023Methyl Acetoacetate - Review in the matter of continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Methyl Acetoacetate’ falling under Chapter 29, originating in or 29.05.2021Amends Notification No. 22/2016-Customs (ADD) dated the 31st May, 2016 [G.S.R. 566(E)]; Notification No. 43/2016-Customs (ADD) dated the 8th August, 2016 [G.S.R30.12.2019Amends the Notification No. 105/1999-Customs, dated the 10th August, 1999 [G.S.R. 582(E)]; Notification 26/2000–Customs, dated the 1st March, 2000 [G.S.R. 178(E31.12.2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Formic acid?
The total import duty is 27.735%, comprising BCD of 7.5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.75% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 18% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Formic acid under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2915.11.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Formic acid?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2915.11.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2915.11.00?
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 Code2915.11.00
Chapter29 — Organic Chemicals
Heading2915
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available