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HS 2918.19.20Chapter 29 — Organic Chemicals

Import Duty on Cholic acid

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2918.19.20

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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Additional Trade Measures

ADDAnti-dumping duties may apply from certain countries. Rate varies by origin.
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Notifications & Circulars for HS 2918

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.R30.12.2019Sodium Citrate - Anti-dumping duty on the import of "Sodium Citrate" falling under tariff item 2918 15 20, originating in, or exported from People's Republic of20.05.2015
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Cholic 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 Cholic acid under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2918.19.20 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Cholic acid?
Active anti-dumping measures are recorded for HS heading 2918. Duties vary by country of origin. Use the TradePrep duty calculator with your specific origin country for the exact ADD rate.
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2918.19.20?
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 Code2918.19.20
Chapter29 — Organic Chemicals
Heading2918
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
ADDFTA Available