Ether-alcohols and derivatives from India
India exported $99.6 million of ether-alcohols and derivatives (HS 2909.49) in FY2025-26, down 1.3% 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
- $100MDown 1.3% on last year
- HS code
- 2909.49Page 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 6 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2909.49.05.00 | Aromatic: Guaifenesin0% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2909.49.10.00 | Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI5.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
| 2909.49.15.00 | Other: Other5.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
| 2909.49.20.00 | Other: Glycerol ethers3.7% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 3.7% | 13.7% | 41.2% |
| 2909.49.30.00 | Other: Dipentaerythritol having a purity of 94 percent or more by weight | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2909.49.60.00 | 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 ether-alcohols and derivatives
India's exports to all countries under HS 2909.49, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2909.49 is 4.1%, ranging from 0% to 5.5% 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 ether-alcohols and derivatives from India?
10% to 15.5% on the 6 US tariff lines under HS 2909.49, 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 ether-alcohols and derivatives?
2909.49, under heading 2909 (Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol- phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), 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 ether-alcohols and derivatives?
Yes. India exported $99.6 million under HS 2909.49 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.