HS code 2705 00 00: COAL GAS, WATER GAS, PRODUCER GAS AND
HS code 2705 00 00 covers cOAL GAS, WATER GAS, PRODUCER GAS AND in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and waxes). Total import duty is about 10.78% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 2705 00 00 |
|---|---|
| Description | COAL GAS, WATER GAS, PRODUCER GAS AND |
| Chapter | 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and waxes |
| Heading | 2705 |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 5% |
| Total import duty | about 10.78% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
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.
Questions about HS code 2705 00 00
What is the import duty on HS code 2705 00 00 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 coal gas, water gas, producer gas and free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2705 00 00 is Free.
Can coal gas, water gas, producer gas and be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2705 00 00 is Free.
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.
