Nitrile-function compounds from India
India exported $107 million of nitrile-function compounds (HS 2926.90) in FY2025-26, up 24% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 6.5% to 16.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 12.5% to 44% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 6.5%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $107MUp 24.1% on last year
- HS code
- 2926.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 6.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 16 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2926.90.01.00 | Aromatic: 2-Cyano-4-nitroaniline | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2926.90.05.00 | Aromatic: 2-Amino-4-chlorobenzonitrile (5-Chloro-2- cyanoaniline); 2-Amino-5-chlorobenzonitrile; 4-Amino-2-chlorobenzonitrile; (Cyanoethyl)(hydroxyethyl)-<i>m</i>-toluidine;<i>p</i>-Cyanophenyl acetate; Phthalonitrile; and Tetrachloro-3-cyanobenzoic acid, methyl ester | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 2926.90.08.00 | Aromatic: Benzonitrile | 6.5% | 16.5% | 26.5% |
| 2926.90.11.00 | Dichlorobenzonitriles: 2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2926.90.12.00 | Dichlorobenzonitriles: Other | 6.5% | 16.5% | 26.5% |
| 2926.90.14.00 | Aromatic: <i>p</i>-Chlorobenzonitrile; and Verapamil hydrochloride6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 2926.90.16.00 | Aromatic: [1<i>α</i>(S*),3<i>α</i>(Z)]-(±)-Cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)- methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)- 2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2926.90.17.00 | Aromatic: <i>o</i>-Chlorobenzonitrile | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 2926.90.19.00 | Aromatic: <i>N</i>,<i>N</i>-Bis(2-cyanoethyl) aniline; and 2,6-Difluorobenzonitrile | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 2926.90.21.00 | Pesticides: Fungicides | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2926.90.23.00 | Herbicides: 3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile (Bromoxynil) | 6.5% | 16.5% | 26.5% |
| 2926.90.25.00 | Herbicides: Other | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
Showing 12 of 16 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 nitrile-function compounds
India's exports to all countries under HS 2926.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2926.90 is 6.5%, ranging from 6% 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 nitrile-function compounds from India?
6.5% to 16.5% on the 16 US tariff lines under HS 2926.90, 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 nitrile-function compounds?
2926.90, under heading 2926 (Nitrile-function compounds). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export nitrile-function compounds?
Yes. India exported $107 million under HS 2926.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.