HS code 2710 19 31: Kerosene intermediate
HS code 2710 19 31 covers kerosene intermediate in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and waxes). Total import duty is about 24.49% of the import value; DGFT import policy: STE.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 2710 19 31 |
|---|---|
| Description | Kerosene intermediate |
| Chapter | 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and waxes |
| Heading | 2710: Other |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 5% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 5% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 24.49% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | STE |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹24,490 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
DGFT import and export policy
- Import: STE.
- Export: Free.
India's imports and exports
- India exported 2,779 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 31.5% on 2024-25) under tariff item 27101931, “Kerosene intermediate”.
Questions about HS code 2710 19 31
What is the import duty on HS code 2710 19 31 in India?
About 24.49% of the import value: basic customs duty 5%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of kerosene intermediate free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 2710 19 31 is STE, so check the conditions before you import.
Can kerosene intermediate be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 2710 19 31 is Free.
Other lines under heading 2710
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.
