Chapter 29 - Organic chemicals

HS Code 29419090

Antibiotics (other)

Official tariff item: Other

Current ICEGATE Duty Structure

Duty Component Rate
Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 7.5%
Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) 7.5%
Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) 10% of BCD
Integrated GST (IGST) 18%

Source: ICEGATE Trade Guide on Imports. The table uses effective rates returned by ICEGATE where notification data is present. Actual payable duty can still depend on assessable value, preference claims, product-specific cesses, and shipment conditions.

Import Duty Calculator

Enter the assessable value (CIF value in rupees) to estimate the duty payable under HS 29419090 using the ICEGATE rates above.

This estimate applies the rates returned by the ICEGATE duty page, including effective notification rates and any listed safeguard rate represented above. It does not determine eligibility for preference claims, anti-dumping measures, or shipment-specific notification conditions.

Classification Note

Named antibiotics such as penicillins, streptomycins, and tetracyclines have their own 2941 lines. Use this residual item only when the molecule is not listed more specifically.

Common Customs Paperwork

  • Bill of Entry
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List

These are the standard customs paperwork items, not a complete regulatory checklist for every product under this HS code.

Agency Checks To Verify

  • Drug-controller facilitation applies through CDSCO; e-Sanchit uploads such as certificate of analysis, batch release certificate, consignment label, registration certificate, and import licence may be required.
  • NDPS substances need an import certificate from the Central Bureau of Narcotics under Rule 53 of the NDPS Rules.
  • DGFT policy conditions for Chapter 29 should be checked before shipment.

Common Product Examples

Antibiotic APIs Bulk antibiotic intermediates Speciality antibiotics

Other Codes in Chapter 29

29339990 Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen (other) Residual line for nitrogen-heterocyclic compounds, a workhorse code for pharma intermediates and agrochemical actives. BCD 7.5% AIDC 7.5% IGST 18% 29011000 Saturated Official Indian tariff item 29011000 covers saturated. It falls under heading 2901 for ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS. BCD 2.5% AIDC 2.5% IGST 18% 29012100 Ethylene Official Indian tariff item 29012100 covers Ethylene. It falls under heading 2901 for ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS. BCD 2.5% AIDC 2.5% IGST 18% 29012200 Propene (Propylene) Official Indian tariff item 29012200 covers Propene (propylene). It falls under heading 2901 for ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS. BCD 2.5% AIDC 2.5% IGST 18% 29012300 Butene (Butylene) and Isomers Thereof Official Indian tariff item 29012300 covers Butene (butylene) and isomers thereof. It falls under heading 2901 for ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS. BCD 2.5% AIDC 2.5% IGST 18% 29012400 Buta-1,3-Diene and Isoprene Official Indian tariff item 29012400 covers Buta-1,3-diene and isoprene. It falls under heading 2901 for ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS. BCD 2.5% AIDC 2.5% IGST 18% 29012910 Acetylene, Whether or Not In Dissolved Condition Official Indian tariff item 29012910 covers Acetylene, whether or not in dissolved condition. It falls under heading 2901 for ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS. BCD 2.5% AIDC 2.5% IGST 18% 29012920 Heptene (Heptylene) Official Indian tariff item 29012920 covers Heptene (Heptylene). It falls under heading 2901 for ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS. BCD 2.5% AIDC 2.5% IGST 18% 29012930 Dihydromyrcene Official Indian tariff item 29012930 covers Dihydromyrcene. It falls under heading 2901 for ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS. BCD 2.5% AIDC 2.5% IGST 18% 29012940 Tetradecene Official Indian tariff item 29012940 covers Tetradecene. It falls under heading 2901 for ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS. BCD 2.5% AIDC 2.5% IGST 18% 29012990 Unsaturated - Other Official Indian tariff item 29012990 covers Other. It falls under heading 2901 for ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS. BCD 2.5% AIDC 2.5% IGST 18% 29021100 Cyclohexane Official Indian tariff item 29021100 covers Cyclohexane. It falls under heading 2902 for CYCLIC HYDROCARBONS. BCD 2.5% AIDC 2.5% IGST 18%