Cyclanic and cycloterpenic alcohols from India
India exported $64.1 million of cyclanic and cycloterpenic alcohols (HS 2906.19) in FY2025-26, down 0.7% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 15.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 43% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $64MDown 0.7% on last year
- HS code
- 2906.19Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2906.19.10.00 | Other: 4,4'-Isopropylidenedicyclohexanol; and mixtures containing not less than 90 percent by weight of stereoisomers of 2-isopropyl- 5-methylcyclohexanol, but containing not more than 30 percent by weight of any one such stereoisomer | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2906.19.30.00 | Other: Terpineols | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
| 2906.19.50.00 | Other: Other5.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
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 cyclanic and cycloterpenic alcohols
India's exports to all countries under HS 2906.19, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2906.19 is 5.5%, 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% 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 cyclanic and cycloterpenic alcohols from India?
10% to 15.5% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 2906.19, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 43%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for cyclanic and cycloterpenic alcohols?
2906.19, under heading 2906 (Cyclic alcohols and 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 cyclanic and cycloterpenic alcohols?
Yes. India exported $64.1 million under HS 2906.19 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.