Import Duty Calculator
This import duty calculator works out the customs duty, IGST and total landed cost when importing goods into India — the real, all-in price after customs clearance, not just the item's sticker price. Enter the customs value and the applicable duty rate to see exactly what you'll owe, including how IGST stacks on top of duty rather than being calculated on the goods value alone.
The full cost of the goods plus shipping and insurance (CIF value) — not just the item price.
Your product's Basic Customs Duty (BCD) rate — check the CBIC customs tariff for the exact rate by HS code.
Total duty + IGST
सेव करने के लिए लॉग इन करें₹14,900
What you'll actually pay on top of the goods themselves to clear customs — e.g. ₹14,900 on ₹50,000 of goods at a 10% duty rate.
Duty rate applied to the customs value — this is the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) charged based on your product's HS classification.
India's standard 18% IGST slab, charged on the goods value plus duty — not on the goods value alone.
Goods value plus duty plus IGST — the real, all-in cost of getting the goods to you.
Frequently asked questions
What is customs value (CIF) and why does it matter?+
CIF stands for Cost, Insurance and Freight — the goods' price plus what it cost to ship and insure them to India. Duty and IGST are both calculated on this full figure, not just the item's price, so shipping costs directly increase what you owe.
Do I have to pay both duty and IGST?+
Yes, in almost all commercial imports — Basic Customs Duty and IGST are separate charges that both apply. A small number of goods are exempted for specific reasons (certain medical or research goods, low-value personal gifts under a defined threshold), but standard commercial imports attract both.
How do I find my product's duty rate?+
Check the CBIC customs tariff schedule by HS (Harmonized System) code, or use the government's ICEGATE portal to look up the exact Basic Customs Duty and applicable GST rate for your product. Rates vary enormously by category, from 0% on many raw materials to well over 20% on some finished goods.
Does IGST apply at a flat 18% on every import?+
No — 18% is the standard GST slab and what this calculator assumes by default, but some product categories attract 5%, 12% or 28% instead. Confirm your product's actual GST rate before relying on this estimate for an exact figure.
What other charges might apply besides duty and IGST that this calculator doesn't include?+
The Social Welfare Surcharge (typically 10% of the Basic Customs Duty) and, for specific product categories, anti-dumping or safeguard duties aren't modelled here. For high-value or specialised imports, get a precise landed-cost quote from a customs broker before committing.