HS code 4007 00 20: Cord, not covered
HS code 4007 00 20 covers cord, not covered in chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). Total import duty is about 16.55% 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) | 4007 00 20 |
|---|---|
| Description | Cord, not covered |
| Chapter | 40: Rubber and articles thereof |
| Heading | 4007: Vulcanised rubber thread and cord |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 10% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 10% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 5% |
| Total import duty | about 16.55% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹16,550 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 15 tonnes in 2025-26 (down 95.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 40070020, “Cord of vulcnse rubr, not covred elsewhere”.
Questions about HS code 4007 00 20
What is the import duty on HS code 4007 00 20 in India?
About 16.55% of the import value: basic customs duty 10%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of cord, not covered free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 4007 00 20 is Free.
Can cord, not covered be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 4007 00 20 is Free.
Other lines under heading 4007
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.