HS code 4002 70 00: Ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM)
HS code 4002 70 00 covers ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM) 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 70 00 |
|---|---|
| Description | Ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM) |
| 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 77,938 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 13.9% on 2024-25) under tariff item 40027000, “Ethylene-prpylene-non-conjugated”.
- India exported 1,532 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 40027000, “Ethylene-prpylene-non-conjugated”.
Questions about HS code 4002 70 00
What is the import duty on HS code 4002 70 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 ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (epdm) free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 4002 70 00 is Free.
Can ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (epdm) be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 4002 70 00 is Free.
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.
