Oxygen-function carboxylic acids from India
India exported $266 million of oxygen-function carboxylic acids (HS 2918.99) in FY2025-26, up 2.7% 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
- $266MUp 2.7% on last year
- HS code
- 2918.99Page 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 10 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2918.99.05.00 | Aromatic: <i>p</i>-Anisic acid; Clofibrate; and 3-Phenoxybenzoic acid5.8% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 5.8% | 15.8% | 43.3% |
| 2918.99.06.00 | Aromatic: 1-Hydroxy-6-octadecyloxy-2-naphthalene- carboxylic acid; and 1-Hydroxy-6-docosyloxy-2-naphthalene- carboxylic acid | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 2918.99.14.00 | Aromatic: 2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid and its salts | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 2918.99.18.00 | Pesticides: 4-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy) butyric acid;<i>p</i>-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid; and 2-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy) propionic acid | 6.5% | 16.5% | 44% |
| 2918.99.20 | Pesticides: Other | 6.5% | 16.5% | 26.5% |
| 2918.99.30.00 | Other: Drugs6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2918.99.35.00 | Other: Odoriferous or flavoring compounds | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2918.99.43 | 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% |
| 2918.99.47.00 | Other: Other6.5% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 6.5% | 16.5% | 19% |
| 2918.99.50.00 | Other: Other4% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | 4% | 14% | 16.5% |
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 oxygen-function carboxylic acids
India's exports to all countries under HS 2918.99, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2918.99 is 6.2%, ranging from 0% 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 oxygen-function carboxylic acids from India?
10% to 16.5% on the 10 US tariff lines under HS 2918.99, 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 oxygen-function carboxylic acids?
2918.99, under heading 2918 (Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function 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 oxygen-function carboxylic acids?
Yes. India exported $266 million under HS 2918.99 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.