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Chapter 29: Organic chemicals

HS Chapter 29 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Average MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Organic chemicals (HS Chapter 29). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇧🇷 Brazil6.0%
🇨🇳 China5.5%
🇲🇽 Mexico5.0%
🇮🇳 India3.0%
🇹🇭 Thailand1.3%
🇺🇸 United States1.1%
🇦🇪 UAE1.0%
🇦🇺 Australia0.2%
🇿🇦 South Africa0.0%
🇫🇷 France0.0%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.0%
🇩🇪 Germany0.0%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 29. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.

HS CodeDescription🇮🇳 IN🇬🇧 GB🇺🇸 US🇨🇳 CN🇩🇪 DE🇧🇷 BR
2901106%2.5%0.0%0.0%5.5%0.0%6.0%
2901216.0%2.5%0.0%0.0%5.5%0.0%6.0%
2901226%2.5%0.0%0.0%5.5%0.0%6.0%
2901236%2.5%0.0%0.0%5.5%0.0%6.0%
2901246.0%2.5%0.0%0.0%5.5%0.0%6.0%
2901296%2.5%0.0%0.0%5.5%0.0%6.0%
2902509.0%2.5%0.0%6.0%
2903116.0%5.0%5.5%6.0%
2903159.0%0.0%5.5%6.0%
290312**7.5%7.5%3.7%6.0%
290313**7.5%7.5%5.5%6.0%
2902117.2%2.5%0.0%6.0%
2902707.2%2.5%0.0%6.0%
2902194.0%2.5%0.0%6.0%
2902206%2.5%0.0%6.0%

FTA Preferential Rates — Organic chemicals

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 29 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
290110Brazil → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT6.0%0.0%Save 6.0%
290110Chile → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-CL6.0%0.0%Save 6.0%
290110Uruguay → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT6.0%0.0%Save 6.0%
290110Argentina → BrazilMERCOSUR-INT6.0%0.0%Save 6.0%
290110Chile → BrazilMERCOSUR-CL6.0%0.0%Save 6.0%
290110Uruguay → BrazilMERCOSUR-INT6.0%0.0%Save 6.0%
290110Argentina → ChileMERCOSUR-CL6.0%0.0%Save 6.0%
290110Brazil → ChileMERCOSUR-CL6.0%0.0%Save 6.0%
290110Uruguay → ChileMERCOSUR-CL6.0%0.0%Save 6.0%
290110Argentina → ChileMERCOSUR-CL6.0%0.0%Save 6.0%

VAT / GST on Organic chemicals

In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate — reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.

CountryTax TypeStandard Rate
🇦🇪 UAEVAT5%
🇦🇺 AustraliaGST10%
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI5%
🇨🇳 ChinaVAT13%
🇬🇧 United KingdomVAT20%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST18%
🇲🇽 MexicoVAT16%
🇹🇭 ThailandVAT7%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

Trade Remedies — Anti-Dumping & Safeguard Duties

Active trade remedy measures on Chapter 29 products. These duties apply in addition to MFN rates and cannot be avoided through FTA preferences.

HS CodeMeasureRouteDutyStatus
29291010Anti DumpingNone → India0.0%Definitive

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.