What documents are required to import HS 38210000 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 38210000 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
Heading3821HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUIDS AND OTHER PREPARED LIQUIDS FOR HYDRAULIC TRANSMISSION, NOT CONTAINING OR CONTAINING LESS THAN 70% BY WEIGHT OF PETROLEUM OILS OR OILS OBTAINED FROM BITUMINOUS MINERALS
Subheading382100PREPARED CULTURE MEDIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OR MAINTENANCE OF MICRO- ORGANISMS (INCLUDING VIRUSES AND THE LIKE) OR OF PLANT, HUMAN OR ANIMAL CELLS
National38210000PREPARED CULTURE MEDIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OR MAINTENANCE OF MICRO- ORGANISMS (INCLUDING VIRUSES AND THE LIKE) OR OF PLANT, HUMAN OR ANIMAL CELLS

38210000

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What is the India import tariff for HS 38210000 (PREPARED CULTURE MEDIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OR MAINTENA)?

Quick answer: India Basic Customs Duty for HS 38210000 is 7.5, plus IGST 18. 1 import permit / restriction(s) apply.

"PREPARED CULTURE MEDIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OR MAINTENANCE OF MICRO- ORGANISMS (INCLUDING VIRUSES AND THE LIKE) OR OF PLANT, HUMAN OR ANIMAL CELLS"

HS code 38210000 (Chapter 38 "Miscellaneous chemical products"; Heading 3821 "HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUIDS AND OTHER PREPARED LIQUIDS FOR HYDRAULIC TRANSMISSION, NOT CONTAINING OR CONTAINING LESS THAN 70% BY WEIGHT OF PETROLEUM OILS OR OILS OBTAINED FROM BITUMINOUS MINERALS"; Subheading 382100 "PREPARED CULTURE MEDIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OR MAINTENANCE OF MICRO- ORGANISMS (INCLUDING VIRUSES AND THE LIKE) OR OF PLANT, HUMAN OR ANIMAL CELLS") under the India tariff schedule classifies "PREPARED CULTURE MEDIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OR MAINTENANCE OF MICRO- ORGANISMS (INCLUDING VIRUSES AND THE LIKE) OR OF PLANT, HUMAN OR ANIMAL CELLS". 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