Amino-alcohol-phenol drugs from India
India exported $199 million of amino-alcohol-phenol drugs (HS 2922.50) in FY2025-26, up 7.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 16.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 12.5% to 19% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $199MUp 7.4% on last year
- HS code
- 2922.50Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 11 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2922.50.07.00 | Aromatic: 3,4-Diaminophenetole dihydrogen sulfate; 2-Nitro-5-[(2,3-dihydroxy) propoxy]-<i>N</i>- methyl aniline; 2-Nitro-5-(2-hydroxy ethoxy)-<i>N</i>-methyl aniline; 4-(2-Hydroethoxy)-1,3-phenylene diamine dihydro chloride; 3-Methoxy-4-[(2-hydroxy ethyl) amino] nitro- benzene; 4-[(2-Hydroxy ethyl) amino]-3-nitro phenol; and (R)-<i>α</i>-Amino-4-hydroxy benzene acetic acid (<i>d</i>(-)-<i>p</i>-Hydroxy phenyl glycine)0% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 2922.50.10.00 | Aromatic: <i>dl</i>-3-(3,4-Di hydroxy phenyl) alanine;<i>N</i>-Ethyl-<i>N</i>-(2-methoxy carbonyl ethyl) aniline;<i>dl</i>-Phenyl ephrine base; and Carbonic acid, methyl ester, diester with 2,2'-(<i>m</i>-tolyl amino) diethanol (Toluidine carbonate)5.8% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5.8% | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| 2922.50.11.00 | Aromatic: Salts of <i>d</i>(-)-<i>p</i>-Hydroxyphenylglycine ((R)- <i>α</i>-Amino-4-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid)6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2922.50.13 | Drugs: Isoetharine hydrochloride; Isoxsuprine hydrochloride; Nylidrin hydrochloride; Phenylephrine hydrochloride; Salbutamol (Albuterol); and Terbutaline sulfate0% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 2922.50.14.00 | Other: Cardiovascular drugs6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2922.50.17.00 | Other: Dermatological agents and local anesthetics6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2922.50.19.00 | Other: Guaiacol derivatives6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2922.50.25.00 | Other: Other6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2922.50.35.00 | Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2922.50.40.00 | Other: Other6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2922.50.50.00 | Amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function: Other6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
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 amino-alcohol-phenol drugs
India's exports to all countries under HS 2922.50, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2922.50 is 6.5%, 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% to 1% 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 amino-alcohol-phenol drugs from India?
10% to 16.5% on the 11 US tariff lines under HS 2922.50, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 12.5% to 19%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for amino-alcohol-phenol drugs?
2922.50, under heading 2922 (Oxygen-function amino-compounds). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export amino-alcohol-phenol drugs?
Yes. India exported $199 million under HS 2922.50 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.