Ether-phenols and ether-alcohol-phenols from India
India exported $117 million of ether-phenols and ether-alcohol-phenols (HS 2909.50) in FY2025-26, down 7.9% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 14.8% to 15.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 42.3% to 43% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 14.8%China 42.3%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $117MDown 7.9% on last year
- HS code
- 2909.50Page 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 5 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2909.50.10.00 | Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: 4-Ethylguaiacol | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
| 2909.50.20.00 | Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: Guaiacol and its derivatives5.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
| 2909.50.40 | Other: Odoriferous or flavoring compounds4.8% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 4.8% | 14.8% | 42.3% |
| 2909.50.45.00 | 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% |
| 2909.50.50.00 | 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 ether-phenols and ether-alcohol-phenols
India's exports to all countries under HS 2909.50, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2909.50 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% 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 ether-phenols and ether-alcohol-phenols from India?
14.8% to 15.5% on the 5 US tariff lines under HS 2909.50, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 42.3% to 43%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for ether-phenols and ether-alcohol-phenols?
2909.50, 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-phenols and ether-alcohol-phenols?
Yes. India exported $117 million under HS 2909.50 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.