HS 2917.36.00Chapter 29 — Organic Chemicals
Import Duty on Terephthalic acid and its salts
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2917.36.00
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 |
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 2917
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Phthalic Anhydride - Anti-dumping duty on the import of ‘Phthalic Anhydride’, originating in, or exported from China PR, Indonesia, Korea RP and Thailand, falli25.01.2023Phthalic Anhydride - Anti-dumping duty on the import of “Phthalic Anhydride”, falling under tariff item 2917 35 00, originating in, or exported from China PR, I09.08.2021Purified Terephthalic Acid - Continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Purified Terephthalic Acid’, falling under the tariff item 2917 36 00, originating24.07.2019Classification ofDioctyl Orthophthalate (DEPH).06.06.2017Amends 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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What is the import duty on Terephthalic acid and its salts?
The total import duty is 24.49%, comprising BCD of 5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.5% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 18% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Terephthalic acid and its salts under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2917.36.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Terephthalic acid and its salts?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2917.36.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2917.36.00?
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 Code2917.36.00
Chapter29 — Organic Chemicals
Heading2917
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available