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Indicative estimate based on standard BCD + SWS + IGST. Actual duty depends on your 8-digit HS code, valuation method, and applicable exemptions. Use this to plan; call us to confirm.
| CIF Value | — |
| Basic Customs Duty (BCD) | — |
| Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS = 10% of BCD) | — |
| IGST (18% of CIF + BCD + SWS) | — |
| Total Duty & Tax | — |
| Effective Duty Rate | — |
How it works
Indian customs duty on most imports consists of three components. Here's how they stack.
Ad valorem duty on CIF value. Ranges from 0% (raw materials under schemes) to 150% (luxury goods). Set by the Customs Tariff Act.
10% of BCD. Levied in addition to BCD to fund government welfare schemes. Applies to almost all dutiable imports.
Integrated GST, levied on CIF + BCD + SWS. Standard rate is 18% for most goods. GST-registered importers can claim this as ITC.
India's customs tariff is 8-digit, and within the same 4-digit heading, duty rates can differ. Classification disputes are CESTAT's largest docket. A product described as "LED panel light" could attract BCD of 10%, 20%, or even 40% depending on its specific chapter heading, whether a QCO applies, and whether the importer qualifies for a project import exemption.
Our CBLR-licensed classifiers review the product, the technical spec, the country of origin, and the applicable notifications before committing to a BoE. That's what you're hiring us for.
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