Organo-inorganic compounds from India
India exported $141 million of organo-inorganic compounds (HS 2931.90) in FY2025-26, up 7.5% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 16.5% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 12.5% to 44% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $141MUp 7.5% on last year
- HS code
- 2931.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 9 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2931.90.05.00 | Aromatic: Diphenyldichlorosilane; and phenyltrichlorosilane | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 2931.90.10.00 | Aromatic: 4,4'-Diphenylbisphosphonous acid, di(2',2",4',4"-di-<i>tert</i>-butyl)phenyl ester | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2931.90.15.00 | Aromatic: Sodium tetraphenylboron | 5.8% | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| 2931.90.22.00 | Other: Drugs6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 2931.90.26.00 | Other: Pesticides | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2931.90.30.00 | Other: Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 2931.90.60.00 | Other: Other6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 2931.90.70.00 | Other: <i>N</i>,<i>N</i>'-Bis(trimethylsilyl) urea; 3-(Hydroxymethylphosphinyl)-1-propanoic acid, 2-hydroxyethyl ester; and 2-Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid and its salts | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 2931.90.90 | 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 organo-inorganic compounds
India's exports to all countries under HS 2931.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2931.90 is 6.5%, 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
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on organo-inorganic compounds from India?
10% to 16.5% on the 9 US tariff lines under HS 2931.90, 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 organo-inorganic compounds?
2931.90, under heading 2931 (Other organo-inorganic compounds). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export organo-inorganic compounds?
Yes. India exported $141 million under HS 2931.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.