India Import Duty Calculator
Know Your Duties
Before You Ship.
Estimate BCD + IGST + SWS instantly. In our DDP service, all these duties are pre-paid by us.
How India Duties WorkWhat Duties Apply
What Duties Apply
To Your Goods?
India levies multiple taxes on imports. Understanding them upfront prevents costly port surprises.
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BCD — Basic Customs Duty
Primary import tariff on CIF value. Rates vary by HS code — typically 0–30%. Applied first.
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SWS — Social Welfare Surcharge
10% surcharge on BCD amount. Mandatory for most goods.
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IGST — Integrated GST
5–28% GST on (CIF + BCD + SWS). You can claim this as Input Tax Credit (ITC).
In our DDP service, all duties are paid by us — included in your quoted price. No port surprises.
Quick ReferenceCommon BCD Rates
Common BCD Rates
for China Imports
| HS Chapter | Product Category | Typical BCD | IGST | Notes |
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| Ch. 85 | Electronics & Electrical Equipment | 10–20% | 18% | BIS license may be required |
| Ch. 50–63 | Textiles & Garments | 10–20% | 5–12% | Vary by fabric type |
| Ch. 84 | Machinery & Mechanical | 7.5–10% | 18% | Some capital goods at 0% |
| Ch. 39 | Plastics & Articles | 10–15% | 18% | |
| Ch. 73 | Iron & Steel Articles | 10–15% | 18% | Anti-dumping may apply |
| Ch. 64 | Footwear | 20–25% | 18% | High duty category |
| Ch. 94 | Furniture | 25% | 18% | High duty — DDP savings significant |
| Ch. 95 | Toys & Games | 60% | 12% | Very high BCD |
Duties Calculated.
Now Let Us Pay Them.
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