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Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Chapter 38 · 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 Miscellaneous chemical products (HS Chapter 38). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇧🇷 Brazil10.0%
🇲🇽 Mexico10.0%
🇮🇳 India7.5%
🇨🇳 China6.5%
🇦🇪 UAE5.0%
🇹🇭 Thailand3.8%
🇺🇸 United States3.3%
🇦🇺 Australia0.0%
🇿🇦 South Africa0.0%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.0%
🇩🇪 Germany0.0%
🇫🇷 France0.0%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 38. 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
38021010.8%7.5%0.0%4.8%6.5%0.0%10.0%
3802906.5%7.5%0.0%2.5%6.5%0.0%10.0%
38011010%7.5%0.0%0.0%6.5%0.0%10.0%
380120**7.5%7.5%0.0%0.0%6.5%0.0%10.0%
380130**7.5%7.5%0.0%4.9%6.5%0.0%10.0%
38019010%7.5%0.0%4.9%6.5%0.0%10.0%

FTA Preferential Rates — Miscellaneous chemical products

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 38 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
380210Argentina → UruguayMERCOSUR-INT10.8%0.0%Save 10.8%
380210Brazil → UruguayMERCOSUR-INT10.8%0.0%Save 10.8%
380210Chile → UruguayMERCOSUR-CL10.8%0.0%Save 10.8%
380290Argentina → UruguayMERCOSUR-INT10.8%0.0%Save 10.8%
380290Brazil → UruguayMERCOSUR-INT10.8%0.0%Save 10.8%
380290Chile → UruguayMERCOSUR-CL10.8%0.0%Save 10.8%
380290Argentina → UruguayMERCOSUR-INT10.8%0.0%Save 10.8%
380290Brazil → UruguayMERCOSUR-INT10.8%0.0%Save 10.8%
380290Chile → UruguayMERCOSUR-CL10.8%0.0%Save 10.8%
380290Argentina → UruguayMERCOSUR-INT10.8%0.0%Save 10.8%

VAT / GST on Miscellaneous chemical products

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%
🇲🇽 MexicoVAT16%
🇹🇭 ThailandVAT7%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

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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.