Indian ITC-HS · Tariff Item (8-digit)

HSN Code 27160000

27160000

ELECTRICAL ENERGY 1000 Rs.2000 kWh per 1000 kwh EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL DUTY - LEVY & EXEMPTIONS Transformer Oil (Additional Duty) Rules, 1978. [Notfn. No. 190/78-Cus. dt.22.9.1978 as amended by 32/15]. As rescinded by 04/01.02.2022 ADDITIONAL DUTY ON TRANSFORMER OIL [Notfn. No. 191/78-Cus. dt. 22.9.1978 as amended by 32/15]. As rescinded by 04/01.02.2022 Exemption to Petroleum Crude. [Notfn. No. 50/97-Cus. dt. 25.5.1997] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts petroleum crude, falling under heading No. 27.09 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when imported into India, from so much of the additional duty leviable thereon under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the said Customs Tariff Act, as is equivalent to the duty of excise leviable on petroleum crude under sub-section (1) of section 15 of the Oil Industry (Development) Act, 1974 (47 of 1974). Exemption to Kerosene when imported by manufacturer of linear alky Benzene for extraction of N [Notfn. No. 26/99-Cus dt. 28.2.1999 as amended by 28/02-Cus. dt. 11.3.2002] As rescinded by 05/01.02.2022 Exemption to Crude Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals: [Notfn. No. 63/12-Cus. dt.31.12.2012 as amended by 60/21] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Depart- ment of Revenue), No.116/2010-Customs, dated the 1st November, 2010, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 875 (E), dated the 1st November, 2010, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession,the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts Crude Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals falling under the tariff sub heading 2709 00 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when imported into India from Brunei Darussalam, from whole of the duty of customs leviable thereon under the First Schedule to the Customs tariff Act, 1975 ( 51 of 1975): Provided that the importer proves to the satisfaction of the Deputy Commissioner of Customs or Assistant Commissioner of Customs, as the case may be, that the goods in respect of which the benefit of this exemption is claimed are of the origin of Brunei Darussalam, in accordance with provisions of the Customs Tariff [Determination of Origin of Goods under the Preferential Trade Agreement between the Governments of Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of India] Rules, 2009, published in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 189/2009-Customs (N.T.), dated the 31st December 2009. 2. This notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day of January, 2013. Exemption to motor spirit commonly known as petrol falling under heading 2710 when imported into India, from so much of the additional duty of customs leviable thereon undersection 103 read with the Second Schedule to the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1998: [Notfn. No. 6/15-Cus. dt.1.3.2015] In exercise of the powers conferred by section 103 of the Finance (No.2) Act, 1998 (21 of 1998), read with sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts motor spirit commonly known as petrol, falling under heading 2710 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when imported into India, from so much of the additional duty of customs leviable thereon undersection 103 read with the Second Schedule to the said Finance (No.2)Act, 1998, as is in excess of the amount calculated at the rate of rupees six per litre. Additinal duty of Customs at the rate of four percent for the items falling under column (3) of the Table [Notfn. No. 53/17-Cus. dt.30.06.2017 as amended by 40/19, 59/21] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (5) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 19/2006-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2006, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R 91 (E), dated the 1st March, 2006, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby directs that all goods of the description specified in column (3) of the Table below and falling within the Chapter, heading or sub-heading or tariff item of the First Schedule to the said Act, as specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table, having regard to the sales tax, value added tax, local tax and other taxes or charges leviable on sale or purchase or transportation of like goods in India, when imported into India, shall be liable to an additional duty of customs at the rate of four per cent ad valorem. TABLE S. No. Chapter or heading or sub-heading or tariff item of the Customs First Schedule duty rate 1. 2709 00 10 Petroleum Crude 2. 2710 Motor spirit commonly known as petrol 3. 2710 High speed diesel (HSD) 4. 2710 19 39 Aviation Turbine Fuel 5. 2711 11 00 Liquefied natural gas

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Indian Customs Tariff — First Schedule (as on 30.06.2024, CBIC)

Effective import duty stack

Live values from India's ICEGATE customs calculator, computed on an assessable value of ₹100.

Unit
BCD0%₹0.00
AIDC0%₹0.00
SWS10%₹0.00
IGST18%₹18.00Notif. 045/2025-I229
Total Duty18%₹18.00 per ₹100 of CIF
How it's calculated

For an assessable value of ₹100:

  1. BCD = AV × 0% = ₹0.00
  2. AIDC = BCD × 0% = ₹0.00
  3. SWS = (BCD + AIDC) × 10% = ₹0.00(exemption notifications exist for this code; verify eligibility)
  4. IGST = (AV + BCD + AIDC + SWS) × 18% = ₹18.00
  5. Total Duty = BCD + AIDC + SWS + IGST = ₹18.00 (18%)

Notifications and exemptions can lower the effective rate for specific goods or FTA partner countries. Cross-check against the latest CBIC circulars before filing.

FTA preferential rates

Basic Customs Duty (BCD) under each Free Trade Agreement India is party to. Sourced from ITC's Market Access Map (MACMAP, 2025). Other duties (AIDC, SWS, IGST, Cess) typically still apply on top — see the Effective duty stack above for those.

Best rate0%via ASEAN countries(−16.83 pp vs MFN)
MFN (no FTA)
16.83%
baseline
ASEAN countriesBest
0%
−16.83 pp vs MFN
Japan
0%
−16.83 pp vs MFN
Least Developed Countries
0%
−16.83 pp vs MFN
Malaysia
0%
−16.83 pp vs MFN
Philippines
0%
−16.83 pp vs MFN
SAFTA (LDC) countries
0%
−16.83 pp vs MFN
Sri Lanka
0%
−16.83 pp vs MFN
the republic of Korea
0%
−16.83 pp vs MFN
United Arab Emirats
0%
−16.83 pp vs MFN
Australia
7.21%
−9.62 pp vs MFN
Source: ITC MACMAP · 2025 · Eligibility depends on Rules of Origin (RoO) — consult the relevant FTA notification before filing.

Where this code sits

Section V
MINERAL PRODUCTS
Chapter 27
Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes
Tariff hierarchy
  1. 1
    27160000Tariff Item (8-digit)
    ELECTRICAL ENERGY 1000 Rs.2000 kWh per 1000 kwh EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL DUTY - LEVY & EXEMPTIONS Transformer Oil (Additional Duty) Rules, 1978. [Notfn. No. 190/78-Cus. dt.22.9.1978 as amended by 32/15]. As rescinded by 04/01.02.2022 ADDITIONAL DUTY ON TRANSFORMER OIL [Notfn. No. 191/78-Cus. dt. 22.9.1978 as amended by 32/15]. As rescinded by 04/01.02.2022 Exemption to Petroleum Crude. [Notfn. No. 50/97-Cus. dt. 25.5.1997] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts petroleum crude, falling under heading No. 27.09 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when imported into India, from so much of the additional duty leviable thereon under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the said Customs Tariff Act, as is equivalent to the duty of excise leviable on petroleum crude under sub-section (1) of section 15 of the Oil Industry (Development) Act, 1974 (47 of 1974). Exemption to Kerosene when imported by manufacturer of linear alky Benzene for extraction of N [Notfn. No. 26/99-Cus dt. 28.2.1999 as amended by 28/02-Cus. dt. 11.3.2002] As rescinded by 05/01.02.2022 Exemption to Crude Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals: [Notfn. No. 63/12-Cus. dt.31.12.2012 as amended by 60/21] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Depart- ment of Revenue), No.116/2010-Customs, dated the 1st November, 2010, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 875 (E), dated the 1st November, 2010, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession,the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts Crude Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals falling under the tariff sub heading 2709 00 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when imported into India from Brunei Darussalam, from whole of the duty of customs leviable thereon under the First Schedule to the Customs tariff Act, 1975 ( 51 of 1975): Provided that the importer proves to the satisfaction of the Deputy Commissioner of Customs or Assistant Commissioner of Customs, as the case may be, that the goods in respect of which the benefit of this exemption is claimed are of the origin of Brunei Darussalam, in accordance with provisions of the Customs Tariff [Determination of Origin of Goods under the Preferential Trade Agreement between the Governments of Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of India] Rules, 2009, published in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 189/2009-Customs (N.T.), dated the 31st December 2009. 2. This notification shall come into force with effect from 1st day of January, 2013. Exemption to motor spirit commonly known as petrol falling under heading 2710 when imported into India, from so much of the additional duty of customs leviable thereon undersection 103 read with the Second Schedule to the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1998: [Notfn. No. 6/15-Cus. dt.1.3.2015] In exercise of the powers conferred by section 103 of the Finance (No.2) Act, 1998 (21 of 1998), read with sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts motor spirit commonly known as petrol, falling under heading 2710 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), when imported into India, from so much of the additional duty of customs leviable thereon undersection 103 read with the Second Schedule to the said Finance (No.2)Act, 1998, as is in excess of the amount calculated at the rate of rupees six per litre. Additinal duty of Customs at the rate of four percent for the items falling under column (3) of the Table [Notfn. No. 53/17-Cus. dt.30.06.2017 as amended by 40/19, 59/21] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (5) of section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 19/2006-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2006, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R 91 (E), dated the 1st March, 2006, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby directs that all goods of the description specified in column (3) of the Table below and falling within the Chapter, heading or sub-heading or tariff item of the First Schedule to the said Act, as specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table, having regard to the sales tax, value added tax, local tax and other taxes or charges leviable on sale or purchase or transportation of like goods in India, when imported into India, shall be liable to an additional duty of customs at the rate of four per cent ad valorem. TABLE S. No. Chapter or heading or sub-heading or tariff item of the Customs First Schedule duty rate 1. 2709 00 10 Petroleum Crude 2. 2710 Motor spirit commonly known as petrol 3. 2710 High speed diesel (HSD) 4. 2710 19 39 Aviation Turbine Fuel 5. 2711 11 00 Liquefied natural gas

What is an HSN Code?

An HSN code (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) is an internationally standardised numeric system to classify traded products. Indian customs extend it to an 8-digit ITC-HS code for more precise classification, taxation and compliance.

  • First 2 digits: Chapter (e.g. 27)
  • Digits 3–4: Heading
  • Digits 5–6: Subheading (WCO-aligned)
  • Last 2 digits: Indian ITC extension for added granularity
Chapter27
Heading2716
Subheading271600
Tariff Item27160000

Why is the right HSN code important?

  • Ensures correct calculation of customs duties and taxes.
  • Required for shipping bills, bills of entry, GST filings and FTA certificates of origin.
  • Helps avoid clearance delays, penalties or reclassification disputes.
Tip: Always cross-check the 8-digit code against the latest DGFT / Customs schedule before filing.

How to use this HSN code

Export Documentation

Use this code in your Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Shipping Bill for exports from India.

Import Clearance

Required for the Bill of Entry and customs clearance when importing goods into India.

GST Classification

Drives the applicable GST rate, HSN-wise summary in GSTR-1 and ITC eligibility checks.

Common HSN code mistakes to avoid

  • • Reusing outdated or incorrect codes from old shipments
  • • Mixing up similar product codes without checking descriptions
  • • Ignoring the last 2 digits which affect Indian duty rates
  • • Not considering composition, end use or manufacturing process
  • • Relying solely on online tools without professional verification

Need more information?

For complex products, consult with customs brokers or trade experts who can classify based on:

  • • Physical product inspection
  • • Material composition / manufacturing process
  • • Intended end-use
  • • Latest customs notifications & advance rulings
Pro tip: Correct HSN code usage saves time, money and grief at customs.

Additional Resources

DGFT Policy: Guidelines for export-import procedures

Customs Tariff: Complete HSN code list with duty rates

GST Notifications: Latest tax-rate updates

Trade Portal: Government trade documentation support

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