HS code 2701 20 90: Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal: other

HS code 2701 20 90 covers briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal: other in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and waxes). Total import duty is about 21.24% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 21.24%
Basic customs duty2.5%
IGST18%
Import policyFree
Export policyFree
Anti-dumpingNone found

Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.

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Key facts

Tariff item (8-digit HS code)2701 20 90
DescriptionBriquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal: other
Chapter27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and waxes
Heading2701: Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)2.5%
Basic customs duty charged2.5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 21.24% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹21,240 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • Basic customs duty 2.5% is the tariff rate set by the Finance Act 2026 (Budget 2026), from 1 May 2026.

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India exported 145 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 74.4% on 2024-25) under tariff item 27012090, “Other solid fuels from coal”.

Questions about HS code 2701 20 90

What is the import duty on HS code 2701 20 90 in India?

About 21.24% of the import value: basic customs duty 2.5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal: other free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2701 20 90 is Free.

Can briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal: other be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2701 20 90 is Free.

Other lines under heading 2701

2701 11 00: Anthracite2701 12 10: Coking coal2701 12 90: Bituminous coal: other2701 19 10: Coking coal2701 19 20: Steam coal2701 19 90: Bituminous coal: other2701 20 10: Anthracite agglomerated

Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.