Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives
HS heading 29.38 covers Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives. Within Chapter 29 it splits into 2 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $45.3M
- Share of Chapter 29
- 0.2%
- Rank in its chapter
- #35 of 42
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 29.38 covers Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives. At the six-digit line it breaks down further — starting with glycosides — into 2 duty lines shown below. Organic chemicals are a major Indian export, anchored by the country's strength in bulk drugs and intermediates. India exported $45.3M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 0.2% of all Chapter 29 exports, ranking #35 of 42 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
29.38 is the four-digit HS heading for glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, an. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many chemicals & allied industries lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 29.38
The Harmonised System breaks Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives into these 2 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Top destinations for Chapter 29 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
More codes in Organic chemicals
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