Chapter 29 - Organic chemicals

HS Code 29419090

Antibiotics (other)

Official tariff item: Other

Standard 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. Actual payable duty depends on assessable value, exemptions, preference claims, and product-specific cesses.

Import Duty Calculator

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

Estimate follows the standard-rate calculation shown on the ICEGATE duty page for this code. It does not account for exemption notifications, trade-agreement preference claims, anti-dumping or safeguard duties.

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