LPG (for automotive purposes) conforming to standard IS 14861

LPG for automotive purposes conforming to IS 14861

PARTNER GOVERNMENT AGENCY CLEARANCE

HSN 2711 19 20 (LPG for automotive purposes) is governed by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the ITC (HS) import policy for Chapter 27, with an additional customs duty of 4% ad valorem applicable at the bill-of-entry stage. Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) licensing requirements under the Explosives Rules, 2008 govern the handling and storage of liquefied petroleum gas imported for automotive use.

What this is

HSN code

2711 19 20

Chapter

27 · Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 27

Customs documentation

Import compliance from DGFT
Additional duty declaration to CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Verify the ITC (HS) import policy condition for Chapter 27 before filing the bill of entry, and ensure the product specification conforms to IS 14861 (LPG for automotive purposes) as described in the tariff entry. Non-conforming product is liable to classification dispute and re-export.
ITC (HS) 2022, Chapter 27 · HSN 2711 19 20 product description
2
Apply the additional duty of customs at 4% ad valorem over and above the applicable basic customs duty at the bill-of-entry stage. This levy is mandatory under CBIC Notification 53/2017-Cus dated 30-06-2017 and must be reflected in the duty computation.
CBIC Notification 53/2017-Cus dated 30-06-2017

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is omitting the 4% additional customs duty under Notification 53/2017-Cus from the duty computation — importers who treat the applicable rate as basic customs duty alone face a short-levy demand, interest under Section 28AA of the Customs Act, 1962, and potential penalty. Confirm that the bill of entry duty head explicitly captures the ad valorem additional duty before submission.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 2711 19 20 require BIS certification?

No, this tariff line is not covered by a BIS Quality Control Order. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, with an additional customs duty of 4% ad valorem under CBIC Notification 53/2017-Cus dated 30-06-2017.

What is the additional duty rate applicable at the bill of entry for this tariff line?

An additional duty of customs at 4% ad valorem applies under CBIC Notification 53/2017-Cus dated 30-06-2017, levied over and above the basic customs duty on LPG for automotive purposes.

Is product conformance to IS 14861 a customs-entry requirement?

Yes. The tariff description explicitly limits this CTI to LPG conforming to IS 14861; a consignment that does not meet the IS 14861 specification falls outside this classification and is liable to reclassification, differential duty demand, and potential detention.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.