Vitamins and their derivatives from India
India exported $143 million of vitamins and their derivatives (HS 2936.29) in FY2025-26, down 5.3% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 0% US import duty, against 0% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 0%China 0%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $143MDown 5.3% on last year
- HS code
- 2936.29Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2936.29.10.00 | Other vitamins and their derivatives: Folic acid | Free | 0% | 0% |
| 2936.29.16 | Other vitamins and their derivatives: Niacin and niacinamide | Free | 0% | 0% |
| 2936.29.20.00 | Other: Aromatic or modified aromatic | Free | 0% | 0% |
| 2936.29.50 | Other: Other | Free | 0% | 0% |
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 vitamins and their derivatives
India's exports to all countries under HS 2936.29, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2936.29 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% to 0.8% 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 vitamins and their derivatives from India?
0% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 2936.29, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 0%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for vitamins and their derivatives?
2936.29, under heading 2936 (Provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export vitamins and their derivatives?
Yes. India exported $143 million under HS 2936.29 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.