HS 3823.70.20Chapter 38 — Miscellaneous Chemical Products
Import Duty on Lauryl alcohol
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 3823.70.20
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 / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011) | 0% | -7.5% | ~8.9% on AV |
Full FTA rate table12 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.
BIS Quality Control Orders
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Mapped by HS code — actual applicability depends on the specific product. Verify before importing.
Additional Trade Measures
CVDCountervailing duties may apply. Origin-specific — use the duty calculator for exact rates.
Country & producer-specific ratesExact ADD/CVD/safeguard rates by origin country and producer, with validity periods.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 3823
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Saturated Fatty Alcohols - Anti-dumping duty on the import of ‘Saturated Fatty Alcohols’, falling under sub-headings 2905 17, 2905 19, 3823, 70, originating in 25.10.2019Saturated Fatty Alcohols - Anti-dumping duty on the import of ‘Saturated Fatty Alcohols’, falling under tariff items 2905 17, 2905 19 and 3823 70, originating i14.03.2019Saturated Fatty Alcohols - Safeguard duty on the import of “Saturated Fatty Alcohols with carbon chain length of C8, C10, C12, C14, C16, and C18 including singl28.08.2014Amends notification No. 12/2012-Customs, dated the 17th March, 2012 so as to make necessary changes in the specified entries therein.10.07.2014Interim Budget 2014 - 15 - Budget Notifications.17.02.2014
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What is the import duty on Lauryl alcohol?
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 Lauryl alcohol under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 3823.70.20 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Lauryl alcohol?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 3823.70.20 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 3823.70.20?
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 Code3823.70.20
Chapter38 — Miscellaneous Chemical Products
Heading3823
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
CVDFTA Available