Nonbeverage undenatured ethyl alcohol from India
India exported $54.3 million of nonbeverage undenatured ethyl alcohol (HS 2207.10) in FY2025-26, down 9.5% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12.5% US import duty, against 40% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12.5%China 40%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $54MDown 9.5% on last year
- HS code
- 2207.10Page 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 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2207.10.30.00 | Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent vol. or higher: For beverage purposes | 18.9¢/pf.liter | – | – |
| 2207.10.60 | Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent vol. or higher: For nonbeverage purposes | 2.5% | 12.5% | 40% |
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 nonbeverage undenatured ethyl alcohol
India's exports to all countries under HS 2207.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2207.10 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1.9% 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 nonbeverage undenatured ethyl alcohol from India?
12.5% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 2207.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 40%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for nonbeverage undenatured ethyl alcohol?
2207.10, under heading 2207 (Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80 percent vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export nonbeverage undenatured ethyl alcohol?
Yes. India exported $54.3 million under HS 2207.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.