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HS 2702.10.00Chapter 27 — Mineral Fuels and Oils

Import Duty on Lignite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 2702.10.00

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
2.5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.25%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
21.245%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free

FTA / Preferential Duty Rates

Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements

FTA / AgreementBCD Ratevs StandardEst. Saving
BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011)0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
DFTP Scheme for LDCs0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
India-Nepal Bilateral Trade Agreement0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
India-Korea CEPA0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track A)0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
ASEAN-India FTA (Track B)0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV
India-Malaysia CECA0%-2.5%~3.0% on AV

FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Lignite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated?
The total import duty is 21.245%, comprising BCD of 2.5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.25% on BCD, and IGST of 18%. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Lignite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 2702.10.00 does not typically require mandatory BIS certification, but always verify with the latest DPIIT/BIS Quality Control Orders.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Lignite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 2702.10.00 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 2702.10.00?
The lowest available BCD rate is 0% under SAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011). A valid Certificate of Origin (COO) must be presented at customs to claim this rate.

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HS Code Details

HS Code2702.10.00
Chapter27 — Mineral Fuels and Oils
Heading2702
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
FTA Available