Cyclic amides and carbamates from India
India exported $545 million of cyclic amides and carbamates (HS 2924.29) in FY2025-26, up 18% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 16.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 12.5% to 44% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $545MUp 17.9% on last year
- HS code
- 2924.29Page 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 21 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2924.29.01.00 | Aromatic: <i>p</i>-Acetanisidide;<i>p</i>-Acetoacetotoluidide; 4'-Amino-<i>N</i>-methylacetanilide; 2,5-Dimethoxyacetanilide; and<i>N</i>-(7-Hydroxy-1-naphthyl)acetamide0% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2924.29.03.00 | Aromatic: 3,5-Dinitro-<i>o</i>-toluamide0% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 2924.29.05.00 | Aromatic: Biligrafin acid; 3,5-Diacetamido-2,4,6-triiodobenzoic acid; and Metrizoic acid5.3% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% |
| 2924.29.10.00 | Aromatic: Acetanilide;<i>N</i>-Acetylsulfanilyl chloride; Aspartame; and 2-Methoxy-5-acetamino-<i>N</i>,<i>N</i>- bis(2-acetoxyethyl)aniline6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 2924.29.20.00 | Aromatic: 2-Acetamido-3-chloro anthra quinone;<i>o</i>-Aceto acetanisidide;<i>o</i>-Acetoacetotoluidide; 2',4'-Acetoacetoxylidide; and 1-Amino-5-benzamido anthra quinone | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 2924.29.23.00 | Aromatic: 4-Amino acetanilide; 2,2'-Oxamido bis [ethyl-3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl- 4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate]; Aceto acetsulfanilic acid, potassium salt; and N-(2,3-Dihydroxy propyl)-5-<i>N</i>-(2,3-dihydroxy- propyl) acetamido-<i>N</i>'-(2-hydroxyethyl)- 2,4,6-triiodoisophthalamide0% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 2924.29.26.00 | Aromatic: 3-Aminomethoxybenzanilide0% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 2924.29.28.00 | Aromatic: <i>N</i>-[[(4-Chlorophenyl)amino]carbonyl]-2,6- difluorobenzamide; and 3,5-Dichloro-N-(1,1-dimethyl-2-propynyl)- benzamide (Pronamide)0% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2924.29.31.00 | Aromatic: 4-Acetamido-2-amino phenol;<i>p</i>-Acetamino benz aldehyde; Aceto acet benzyl amide; Aceto acet-5-chloro-2-toluidide;<i>p</i>-Aceto aceto phenetidide;<i>N</i>-Acetyl-2,6-xylidine (<i>N</i>-Acetyl-2,6- dimethyl aniline);<i>p</i>-Amino benzoic acid iso octyl amide;<i>p</i>-Amino benzoyl amino naphthalene sulfonic acid; 2-Amino-4-chloro benzamide; 3-Amino-4-chloro benzamide; 4-Amino hippuric acid;<i>p</i>-Amino phenyl urethane; 1-Benzamido-4-chloro anthra quinone; 1-Benzamido-5-chloro anthra quinone; Benzanilide; 4'-Chloro aceto acetanilide; 3-(<i>N</i>,<i>N</i>-Dihydroxy ethyl amino) benzanilide; 2,5-Dihydroxy-<i>N</i>-(2-hydroxyethyl)- benzamide; Gentisamide;<i>N</i>,<i>N</i>'-Hexa methylene bis(3,5-di-tert-butyl- 4-hydroxy hydrocinnamamide); 2-(<i>m</i>-Hydroxyanilino) acetamide; Nitra acid amide (1-Amino-9,10-dihydro-<i>N</i>- (3-methoxy propyl)-4-nitro-9,10-dioxo-2- anthramide); Phenacetin, technical; and<i>β</i>-Resorcyl amide | 5.8% | 15.8% | 43.3% |
| 2924.29.33.00 | Naphthol AS and derivatives: 3-Hydroxy-2-naphthanilide; 3-Hydroxy-2-naphtho-<i>o</i>-toluidide; 3-Hydroxy-2-naphtho-<i>o</i>-anisidine; 3-Hydroxy-2-naphtho-<i>o</i>-phenetidide; 3-Hydroxy-2-naphtho-4-chloro-2,5- dimethoxyanilide; 3-Hydroxy-3'-nitro-2-naphthanilide; and<i>N</i>,<i>N</i>'-Bis(acetoacetyl-<i>o</i>-toluidine)0% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2924.29.36.00 | Naphthol AS and derivatives: Other | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2924.29.43.00 | Pesticides: 3-Ethoxy carbonyl amino phenyl-<i>N</i>-phenyl carbamate (Desmedipham); and Isopropyl-<i>N</i>-(3-chlorophenyl) car-bamate (CIPC) | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
Showing 12 of 21 tariff lines. 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 cyclic amides and carbamates
India's exports to all countries under HS 2924.29, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2924.29 is 6.1%, 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 cyclic amides and carbamates from India?
10% to 16.5% on the 21 US tariff lines under HS 2924.29, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 12.5% to 44%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for cyclic amides and carbamates?
2924.29, under heading 2924 (Carboxyamide-function compounds; amide-function compounds of carbonic acid). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export cyclic amides and carbamates?
Yes. India exported $545 million under HS 2924.29 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.