HS 2916.34.00Chapter 29 — Organic Chemicals
Import Duty on Phenylacetic acid and its salts
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2916.34.00
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 / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011) | 0% | -7.5% | ~8.9% on AV |
Full FTA rate table10 more agreements with concessional rates for this code, plus Certificate of Origin requirements.
FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 2916
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
1-Phenyl-3-Methyl-5-Pyrazolone - Review in the matter of continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of 1-Phenyl-3-Methyl-5-Pyrazolone, falling under Chapters 24.08.2011Amends various Customs Tariff notifications in order to align the HS Codes of the said notifications with the Finance Act, 2023, w.e.f. 01.05.2023.01.05.2023Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) - Anti-dumping duty on the import of ‘Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA)’ falling under Chapter 29, originating in or exported from China P10.04.2023Anti-dumping duty - Review in the matter of continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of 1-Phenyl-3-Methyl-5-Pyrazolone, falling under heading number 2916, 227.10.2010Exemption to goods specified - Further amends notification No.72/2005-Cus. dated 22nd July, 2005.30.12.2006
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What is the import duty on Phenylacetic acid and its salts?
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 Phenylacetic acid and its salts under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2916.34.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Phenylacetic acid and its salts?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2916.34.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2916.34.00?
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 Code2916.34.00
Chapter29 — Organic Chemicals
Heading2916
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available