HS code 2704 00 20: Coke and semi-coke of lignite or of peat

HS code 2704 00 20 covers coke and semi-coke of lignite or of peat in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and waxes). Total import duty is about 10.78% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 10.78%
Basic customs duty5%
IGST5%
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)2704 00 20
DescriptionCoke and semi-coke of lignite or of peat
Chapter27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and waxes
Heading2704
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)5%
Basic customs duty charged5%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST5%
Total import dutyabout 10.78% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹10,780 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 211,930 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 52.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 27040020, “Coke and semi-coke of lignite or of peat”.
  • India exported 13,033 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 38.8% on 2024-25) under tariff item 27040020, “Coke and semi-coke of lignite or of peat”.

Questions about HS code 2704 00 20

What is the import duty on HS code 2704 00 20 in India?

About 10.78% of the import value: basic customs duty 5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of coke and semi-coke of lignite or of peat free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2704 00 20 is Free.

Can coke and semi-coke of lignite or of peat be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2704 00 20 is Free.

Other lines under heading 2704

2704 00 10: Retort carbon (gas carbon)2704 00 30: Hard coke of coal2704 00 40: Soft coke of coal2704 00 90: Other

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.