HS code 2711 12 00: Propane

HS code 2711 12 00 covers propane in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and waxes). Total import duty is about 22.32% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 22.32%
Basic customs duty15%
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)2711 12 00
DescriptionPropane
Chapter27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and waxes
Heading2711
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)15%
Basic customs duty charged15%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST5%
Total import dutyabout 22.32% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹22,320 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
  • Lower duty possible under notification 45/2025, S. No. 94 (Nil BCD): Liquefied propane and butane mixture, liquefied propane, liquefied butane and liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) imported by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Hi

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 11,093,900 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 2.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 27111200, “Liquified propane”.

Chemicals under HS code 2711 12 00

Propane

Questions about HS code 2711 12 00

What is the import duty on HS code 2711 12 00 in India?

About 22.32% of the import value: basic customs duty 15%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of propane free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 2711 12 00 is Free.

Can propane be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 2711 12 00 is Free.

Which chemicals fall under HS code 2711 12 00?

Propane.

Other lines under heading 2711

2711 11 00: Natural gas2711 13 00: Butanes2711 14 00: Ethylene, propylene, butylene and butadiene2711 19 10: LPG (for non-automotive purposes) conforming to st2711 19 20: LPG (for automotive purposes) conforming to standa2711 19 90: Other2711 21 00: Natural gas2711 29 00: 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.