India Customs Tariff for HS Code 291212
Aldehydes; acyclic, without other oxygen function, ethanal (acetaldehyde)
Reported average: 7.5%.
Source year: 2023. Classification: HS 2022 (H6). Checked 2026-09-14.
National lines included: 1 of 1. Excluded from the average: 0.
Reported ad-valorem range: 7.5%–7.5%.
Reported historical ad-valorem MFN simple average for 2023, not a national tariff schedule. No preferential rates, additional duties, VAT, excise or import permissions are determined.
Not a current 2026 national duty. The HS6 average does not determine the duty of a particular national subdivision, origin or shipment.
WITS observation for this code and year
UN Comtrade H6 descriptions (HS 2022)
WITS API definitions: reported averages and excluded national lines
Direct HS code answer for India
India HS Code 291212: 7.50% (2023 MFN average)
The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 7.50% (2023 MFN average) for Aldehydes; acyclic, without other oxygen function, ethanal (acetaldehyde).Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.
Customs tariff summary
- Country
- India
- HS / tariff code
- 291212
- Description
- Aldehydes; acyclic, without other oxygen function, ethanal (acetaldehyde)
- Chapter
- 29 —
- Heading
- 2912
- Subheading
- 291212
- Indicative MFN HS6 average
- 7.50% (2023 MFN average)
- VAT / tax
- Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
- Unit / basis
- Not listed in this tariff line
- Source / vintage
- WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS — 2023 MFN HS6 reference
Historical MFN average
7.50% (2023 MFN average)
Import permission
not assessed
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Details
- HS Code
- 291212
- Chapter
- 29 —
- Heading
- 2912
- Subheading
- 291212
Compare HS code 291212 across GCC countries
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Related HS Codes (Heading 2912)
| HS Code | Description | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 291211 | Aldehydes; acyclic, without other oxygen function, methanal (formaldehyde) | 7.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 291219 | Aldehydes; acyclic, without other oxygen function, n.e.c. in item no. 2912.1 | 7.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 291221 | Aldehydes; cyclic, without other oxygen function, benzaldehyde | 7.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 291229 | Aldehydes; cyclic, without other oxygen function, other than benzaldehyde | 7.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 291241 | Aldehydes; aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function, vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) | 7.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 291242 | Aldehydes; aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function, ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde) | 7.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 291249 | Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function; other than vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) and ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde) | 7.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 291250 | Aldehydes; cyclic polymers of aldehydes | 7.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 291260 | Paraformaldehyde | 7.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.