HS code 4016 93 20: Rubber rings (O-ring)
HS code 4016 93 20 covers rubber rings (O-ring) 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) | 4016 93 20 |
|---|---|
| Description | Rubber rings (O-ring) |
| Chapter | 40: Rubber and articles thereof |
| Heading | 4016: Other |
| 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 6,556 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 247.6% on 2024-25) under tariff item 40169320, “Rubber ring(o-ring)”.
- India exported 933 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 14% on 2024-25) under tariff item 40169320, “Rubber ring(o-ring)”.
Questions about HS code 4016 93 20
What is the import duty on HS code 4016 93 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 rubber rings (o-ring) free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 4016 93 20 is Free.
Can rubber rings (o-ring) be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 4016 93 20 is Free.
Other lines under heading 4016
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.