India HS Code

HS Code 291570: Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters in India

Q: Is HS code 291570 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 291570 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. India extends it under PCT / ITC-HS.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 291570?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 291570 in India?

The official source is https://www.cbic.gov.in/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 291570 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 291570 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 291570 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 29: Organic chemicals, Heading 2915: Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.

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Classification Path of HS Code 291570 in India

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2915

Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives

HS Code 291570

Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters

HS Code 29157010

PALMITIC ACID

HS Code 29157020

STEARIC ACID

HS Code 29157030

GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE

HS Code 29157040

HCO FATTY ACID(INCL 12-HYDROXY STEARC ACD)

HS Code 29157050

D.C.0. FATTY ACID

HS Code 29157090

OTHER PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID AND THEIR SALTS AND ESTRS

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 291570 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 2915

Top India import Product Under HS Code 2915

1 291521: Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : Acetic acid $470.2M 2 291590: Other $292.4M 3 291532: Esters of acetic acid : Vinyl acetate $176.2M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 2915

1 291570: Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters $170.6M 2 291590: Other $163.0M 3 291539: Esters of acetic acid : Other $125.6M

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Related HS Code to India Palmitic and Stearic Acids (291570)

GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE

HS Code 29157040

HCO FATTY ACID(INCL 12-HYDROXY STEARC ACD)

HS Code 29157050

D.C.0. FATTY ACID

HS Code 29157090

OTHER PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID AND THEIR SALTS AND ESTRS

HS Code 291511

Formic acid, its salts and esters : Formic acid

HS Code 291512

Formic acid, its salts and esters : Salts of formic acid

HS Code 291513

Formic acid, its salts and esters : Esters of formic acid

HS Code 291521

Acetic acid and its salts; acetic anhydride : Acetic acid

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 291570 in India?

HS code 291570 covers Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters in India. It sits in Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Heading 2915 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 291570 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 291570?

Where can I officially look up HS code 291570 in India?