Odoriferous or flavoring acetate esters from India
India exported $115 million of odoriferous or flavoring acetate esters (HS 2915.39) in FY2025-26, down 15% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 15.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 18% to 43% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 18%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $115MDown 15.2% on last year
- HS code
- 2915.39Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 8.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 11 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2915.39.10.00 | Odoriferous or flavoring compounds: Benzyl acetate5.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
| 2915.39.20.00 | Odoriferous or flavoring compounds: Other | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
| 2915.39.31.00 | 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% |
| 2915.39.35.00 | Other: Other5.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5.5% | 15.5% | 18% |
| 2915.39.40.00 | Odoriferous or flavoring compounds: Linalyl acetate5.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
| 2915.39.45 | Odoriferous or flavoring compounds: Other4.8% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 4.8% | 14.8% | 42.3% |
| 2915.39.47.00 | Other: Acetates of polyhydric alcohols or of polyhydric alcohol ethers5.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
| 2915.39.60.00 | Other: Bis(bromoacetoxy)butene | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2915.39.70.00 | Other: Isobutyl acetate5.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
| 2915.39.80.00 | Other: 2-Ethoxyethyl acetate (Ethylene glycol, monoethyl ether acetate) | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
| 2915.39.90.00 | 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 odoriferous or flavoring acetate esters
India's exports to all countries under HS 2915.39, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2915.39 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 10% 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 odoriferous or flavoring acetate esters from India?
10% to 15.5% on the 11 US tariff lines under HS 2915.39, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 18% to 43%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for odoriferous or flavoring acetate esters?
2915.39, under heading 2915 (Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; 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 odoriferous or flavoring acetate esters?
Yes. India exported $115 million under HS 2915.39 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.