Alcohol-function carboxylic acids from India
India exported $178 million of alcohol-function carboxylic acids (HS 2918.19) in FY2025-26, up 53% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 16.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 26.5% to 44% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 26.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $178MUp 53.2% on last year
- HS code
- 2918.19Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 16.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 7 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2918.19.11.00 | Aromatic: Benzilic acid, methyl ester | 5.8% | 15.8% | 43.3% |
| 2918.19.12.00 | Phenylglycolic acid (Mandelic acid), its salts and esters: Mandelic acid | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2918.19.15.00 | Phenylglycolic acid (Mandelic acid), its salts and esters: Other6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 2918.19.20.00 | Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 26.5% |
| 2918.19.31.00 | Other: Other6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 26.5% |
| 2918.19.60.00 | Other: Malic acid4% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 4% | 14% | 41.5% |
| 2918.19.90.00 | Other: Other4% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 4% | 14% | 41.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of alcohol-function carboxylic acids
India's exports to all countries under HS 2918.19, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2918.19 is 5.7%, ranging from 0% to 6.5% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on alcohol-function carboxylic acids from India?
10% to 16.5% on the 7 US tariff lines under HS 2918.19, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 26.5% to 44%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for alcohol-function carboxylic acids?
2918.19, under heading 2918 (Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export alcohol-function carboxylic acids?
Yes. India exported $178 million under HS 2918.19 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.