Mixed-halogen acyclic hydrocarbons from India

India exported $55.6 million of mixed-halogen acyclic hydrocarbons (HS 2903.79) in FY2025-26, down 8.1% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 13.7% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 20% to 41.2% for goods from China.

US duty from India
10%China 20%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$56MDown 8.1% on last year
HS code
2903.79Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 10%
China 20%

India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

All 2 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
2903.79.10.00 Other: Bromochloromethane Free 10% 20%
2903.79.90 Other: Other3.7% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use 3.7% 13.7% 41.2%

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 mixed-halogen acyclic hydrocarbons

FY2022-23 $45.5 million
FY2023-24 $49.9 million
FY2024-25 $60.5 million
FY2025-26 $55.6 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 2903.79, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2903.79 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
Export is restricted. 29037900: Restricted.

Common questions

What is the US import duty on mixed-halogen acyclic hydrocarbons from India?

10% to 13.7% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 2903.79, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 20% to 41.2%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for mixed-halogen acyclic hydrocarbons?

2903.79, under heading 2903 (Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export mixed-halogen acyclic hydrocarbons?

Yes. India exported $55.6 million under HS 2903.79 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.