Toluidines and derivatives from India
India exported $56.8 million of toluidines and derivatives (HS 2921.46) in FY2025-26, up 55% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 12.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $57MUp 54.6% on last year
- HS code
- 2921.46Page 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.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2921.46.00.00 | Aromatic monoamines and their derivatives; salts thereof: Amfetamine (INN), benzfetamine (INN), dexamfetamine (INN), etilamfetamine (INN), fencamfamin (INN), lefetamine (INN), levamfetamine (INN), mefenorex (INN) and phentermine (INN); salts thereof0% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
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 toluidines and derivatives
India's exports to all countries under HS 2921.46, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2921.46 is 0%, from 2021 data. 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 toluidines and derivatives from India?
10% 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 12.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for toluidines and derivatives?
2921.46, under heading 2921 (Amine-function compounds). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export toluidines and derivatives?
Yes. India exported $56.8 million under HS 2921.46 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.