Miscellaneous chemical preparations and mixtures from India
India exported $350 million of miscellaneous chemical preparations and mixtures (HS 3824.99) in FY2025-26, down 0.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 16.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 26.5% to 44% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 26.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $350MDown 0.6% on last year
- HS code
- 3824.99Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 16.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 20 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3824.99.11.00 | Cultured crystals (other than optical elements of chapter 90), weighing not less than 2.5 g each: In the form of ingots | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 3824.99.19.00 | Cultured crystals (other than optical elements of chapter 90), weighing not less than 2.5 g each: Other | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 3824.99.21.00 | Mixtures containing 5 percent or more by weight of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substances: Consisting wholly of substances found naturally in coal tar, whether obtained from coal tar or other source | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 3824.99.25.00 | Mixtures containing 5 percent or more by weight of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substances: Aqueous mixtures of triphenyl sulfonium chloride, diphenyl (4-phenylthio)phenyl sulfonium chloride and (thiodi-4,1- phenylene)bis(diphenyl sulfonium) dichloride6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 3824.99.26.00 | Mixtures containing 5 percent or more by weight of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substances: Benzene, 2,4-diisocyanate-1,3,5-tris(1- methylethyl) homopolymer; 5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-[[4-(methylsulfinyl)- phenyl]methylene]-1H-indene;Mixtures of dimethyl phthalate, t-butanol, hydrogen peroxide, and sodium salicylate; andMixtures containing derivatives of N-[4-(2- hydroxy-3-phenoxypropoxy)phenyl]- acetamide | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 3824.99.29.00 | Mixtures containing 5 percent or more by weight of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substances: Other6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 3824.99.31.00 | Mixtures of two or more inorganic compounds: Of bismuth | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 3824.99.32.00 | Mixtures of two or more inorganic compounds: Of hydrosulfite compounds, of sulfoxylate compounds, or of both | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 3824.99.33.00 | Mixtures of two or more inorganic compounds: Of mercury | 4.2% | 14.2% | 41.7% |
| 3824.99.34.00 | Mixtures of two or more inorganic compounds: Of molybdenum | 2.8% | 12.8% | 40.3% |
| 3824.99.35.00 | Mixtures of two or more inorganic compounds: Of tungsten | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 3824.99.36.00 | Mixtures of two or more inorganic compounds: Of vanadium | 6.5% | 16.5% | 26.5% |
Showing 12 of 20 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 miscellaneous chemical preparations and mixtures
India's exports to all countries under HS 3824.99, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3824.99 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 miscellaneous chemical preparations and mixtures from India?
10% to 16.5% on the 20 US tariff lines under HS 3824.99, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 26.5% to 44%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for miscellaneous chemical preparations and mixtures?
3824.99, under heading 3824 (Prepared binders for foundry molds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export miscellaneous chemical preparations and mixtures?
Yes. India exported $350 million under HS 3824.99 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.