Sulphuric acid and oleum from India

India exported $70.0 million of sulphuric acid and oleum (HS 2807.00) in FY2025-26, up 50% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 0% US import duty, against 25% for goods from China.

US duty from India
0%China 25%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$70MUp 50.1% on last year
HS code
2807.00Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 0%
China 25%

India pays 25.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
2807.00.00.00 Sulfuric acid; oleum Free 0% 25%

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 sulphuric acid and oleum

FY2022-23 $16.1 million
FY2023-24 $7.9 million
FY2024-25 $46.6 million
FY2025-26 $70.0 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 2807.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2807.00 is 3%, 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 sulphuric acid and oleum from India?

0% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 25%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for sulphuric acid and oleum?

2807.00, under heading 2807. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export sulphuric acid and oleum?

Yes. India exported $70.0 million under HS 2807.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.