Chemically modified fats and oils from India
India exported $64.0 million of chemically modified fats and oils (HS 1518.00) in FY2025-26, up 44% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 18% US import duty, against 28% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 18%China 28%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $64MUp 43.7% on last year
- HS code
- 1518.00Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1518.00.20.00 | Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, boiled, oxidized, dehydrated, sulfurized, blown, polymerized by heat in vacuum or in inert gas or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading 1516; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included: Of linseed or flaxseed oil | 6.3¢/kg | – | – |
| 1518.00.40.00 | Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, boiled, oxidized, dehydrated, sulfurized, blown, polymerized by heat in vacuum or in inert gas or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading 1516; inedible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, not elsewhere specified or included: Other | 8% | 18% | 28% |
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 chemically modified fats and oils
India's exports to all countries under HS 1518.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 1518.00 is 6.3%, ranging from 2% to 7.7% 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 0.9% 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 chemically modified fats and oils from India?
18% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 1518.00, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 28%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for chemically modified fats and oils?
1518.00, under heading 1518. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export chemically modified fats and oils?
Yes. India exported $64.0 million under HS 1518.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.