What documents are required to import HS 38040010 into India?

Typically required: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading / airway bill, certificate of origin (for preferential rates). This HS has 1 additional permit / restriction requirement(s) — see detail page.Confirm latest requirements with CBIC / DGFT ITC-HS 2025-26.

How to calculate landed cost for importing HS 38040010 into India?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 7.5 = import duty. Then add IGST 18 = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/india.

WCO classification path

Chapter38Miscellaneous chemical products
Heading3804Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 3803
Subheading380400Concentrated sulphite lye
National38040010Lignin sulphonates

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What is the India import tariff for HS 38040010 (Lignin sulphonates)?

Quick answer: India Basic Customs Duty for HS 38040010 is 7.5, plus IGST 18. 1 import permit / restriction(s) apply.

"Lignin sulphonates"

HS code 38040010 (Chapter 38 "Miscellaneous chemical products"; Heading 3804 "Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 3803"; Subheading 380400 "Concentrated sulphite lye") under the India tariff schedule classifies "Lignin sulphonates". India customs apply Basic Customs Duty of 7.5, IGST 18. Statutory unit of measure: kg. This commodity is subject to 1 import regulation or restriction; see compliance section below.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
基本关税 (BCD) Basic Customs Duty	7.5	Official tariff schedule
IGST IGST	18	Official tariff schedule
社会福利附加税 SWS	0.75	Official tariff schedule
综合税负 Total duty	27.735	Official tariff schedule