HS code 4001 10 20: Other than prevulcanised
HS code 4001 10 20 covers other than prevulcanised in chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). Total import duty is about 85.85% 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) | 4001 10 20 |
|---|---|
| Description | Other than prevulcanised |
| Chapter | 40: Rubber and articles thereof |
| Heading | 4001: Natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 70% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 70% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 5% |
| Total import duty | about 85.85% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹85,850 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 8,916 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 30.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 40011020, “Natrl rubr latex not prevulcanised”.
- India exported 543 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 71.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 40011020, “Natrl rubr latex not prevulcanised”.
Questions about HS code 4001 10 20
What is the import duty on HS code 4001 10 20 in India?
About 85.85% of the import value: basic customs duty 70%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of other than prevulcanised free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 4001 10 20 is Free.
Can other than prevulcanised be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 4001 10 20 is Free.
Other lines under heading 4001
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.
