HS code 4002 20 00: Butadiene rubber (BR)
HS code 4002 20 00 covers butadiene rubber (BR) in chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). Total import duty is about 30.98% 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) | 4002 20 00 |
|---|---|
| Description | Butadiene rubber (BR) |
| Chapter | 40: Rubber and articles thereof |
| Heading | 4002 |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 10% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 10% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 30.98% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹30,980 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 168,475 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 10.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 40022000, “Butadiene rubber (br)”.
- India exported 5,239 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 92.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 40022000, “Butadiene rubber (br)”.
Chemicals under HS code 4002 20 00
Questions about HS code 4002 20 00
What is the import duty on HS code 4002 20 00 in India?
About 30.98% of the import value: basic customs duty 10%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of butadiene rubber (br) free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 4002 20 00 is Free.
Can butadiene rubber (br) be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 4002 20 00 is Free.
Which chemicals fall under HS code 4002 20 00?
Polybutadiene.
Other lines under heading 4002
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.
