HS 2915.21.00Chapter 29 — Organic Chemicals
Import Duty on Acetic acid
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2915.21.00
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.5%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
24.49%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free
FTA / Preferential Duty Rates
Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements
| FTA / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011) | 0% | -5.0% | ~5.9% on AV |
| DFTP Scheme for LDCs | 0% | -5.0% | ~5.9% on AV |
| India-Nepal Bilateral Trade Agreement | 0% | -5.0% | ~5.9% on AV |
| India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement | 0% | -5.0% | ~5.9% on AV |
| India-UAE CEPA | 0% | -5.0% | ~5.9% on AV |
| SAFTA (Current — 68/2012) | 5% | — | — |
| India-Singapore CECA Phase 4 | 5% | — | — |
| ASEAN-India FTA (Track A) | 5% | — | — |
FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.
BIS Quality Control Orders
Active3(N,N-Diethyl)Aminophenol (Quality Control) Order, 2021rescindedChemical (Quality Control) Orders — Industrial Chemicals 2018-2023 (Consolidated)ActiveHydrogenated Rice Bran Fatty Acids (Quality Control) Order, 2022ActivePhosphorous Oxychloride (Quality Control) Order, 2020ActivePhosphorus Pentachloride (Quality Control) Order, 2020
Mapped by HS code — actual applicability depends on the specific product. Verify before importing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the import duty on Acetic acid?
The total import duty is 24.49%, comprising BCD of 5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.5% on BCD, and IGST of 18%. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Acetic acid under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2915.21.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Acetic acid?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2915.21.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2915.21.00?
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 Code2915.21.00
Chapter29 — Organic Chemicals
Heading2915
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available