India Import Duty & Landed Cost Calculator 2026
Importing into India means Basic Customs Duty on the assessable (CIF) value, plus IGST (commonly 18%) and applicable cess and social welfare surcharge. This calculator estimates your total Indian landed cost per unit so you can price and plan working capital.
Your landed cost
Per unit
₹36.32
Shipment total: ₹18,158.43
- Goods value₹12,500.00
- Freight₹1,200.00
- Insurance₹85.00
- Import duty (10%)₹1,378.50
- Brokerage & handling₹225.00
- IGST (18%)₹2,769.93
- Total landed cost₹18,158.43
Estimates only. Confirm duty rates with your broker and official tariff schedules.
How import costs work in India
India has effectively no general de-minimis for commercial imports, though gifts up to ₹5,000 may be relieved. Basic Customs Duty typically starts around 10% and varies widely by HSN code; IGST is usually 18% but can be 5%, 12% or 28% depending on the product.
Example: ₹10,00,000 of goods with 10% BCD = ₹1,00,000 duty. IGST at 18% on (₹10,00,000 + ₹1,00,000) ≈ ₹1,98,000, plus clearance — about ₹12,98,000 landed before freight, roughly 29.8% on top of goods value.
Your duty rate hinges on your product's tariff code. Look it up with our Harmonized Tariff Schedule search — the international 6-digit HS root sits at the start of every country's tariff number — then paste the rate into the calculator above.
How it works
From destination to landed cost in seconds
Pick your destination
We auto-fill the VAT/GST rate, currency, and de-minimis threshold for 15+ countries.
Enter shipment details
Unit price, quantity, freight, insurance, duty rate, Incoterm and local fees.
See the live breakdown
CIF value, duty, taxes, and fees — converted at live ECB rates in real time.
Know your margin
Add a sell price to see profit and margin, then share or print the result.
Duty & VAT/GST rates by country
Standard import tax rates and de-minimis thresholds the calculator uses — always editable, and confirmed against official schedules where possible.
| Destination | Import tax | De-minimis | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Sales tax 0% | $800 | USD |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | VAT 20% | £135 | GBP |
| 🇨🇦Canada | GST/HST 5% | CA$20 | CAD |
| 🇦🇺Australia | GST 10% | A$1,000 | AUD |
| 🇩🇪Germany | VAT 19% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇫🇷France | VAT 20% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | VAT 21% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | VAT 23% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇮🇹Italy | VAT 22% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇪🇸Spain | VAT 21% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | GST 15% | NZ$1,000 | NZD |
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | VAT 5% | AED 300 | AED |
| 🇸🇬Singapore | GST 9% | SGD 400 | SGD |
| 🇮🇳India | IGST 18% | None | INR |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | VAT 15% | SAR 1,000 | SAR |
| 🇨🇳China | VAT 13% | None | CNY |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Consumption tax 10% | ¥10,000 | JPY |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | VAT 10% | $150 | KRW |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Tax 0% | None | HKD |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | SST 10% | MYR 500 | MYR |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | VAT 7% | THB 1,500 | THB |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | VAT 11% | $3 | IDR |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | VAT 12% | ₱10,000 | PHP |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | VAT 10% | ₫1,000,000 | VND |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | IVA 16% | $117 | MXN |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | ICMS 17% | None | BRL |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | VAT 8.1% | None | CHF |
| 🇳🇴Norway | VAT 25% | None | NOK |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | VAT 25% | €150 | SEK |
| 🇵🇱Poland | VAT 23% | €150 | PLN |
| 🇩🇰Denmark | VAT 25% | €150 | DKK |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | VAT 21% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇦🇹Austria | VAT 20% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | VAT 23% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | VAT 20% | None | TRY |
A supplier's quote rarely tells the full story. Ocean or air freight, marine insurance, import duty, VAT or GST, and customs brokerage can add 15–40% to your product cost. EximKit's Landed Cost Calculator models every layer — including your Incoterm and de-minimis rules — so you know the real per-unit number before you wire a deposit.
Currencies convert at live European Central Bank rates, the Compare tab puts two sourcing options side by side, and a shareable link lets you send a live result to your team or supplier. Add a target sell price to see profit and margin instantly.
FAQ
India import questions
What is IGST on imports into India?
Integrated GST is charged on the assessable value plus Basic Customs Duty. It is most commonly 18%, but ranges from 5% to 28% by HSN classification. The calculator pre-fills 18% and you can adjust it.
Does India have an import de-minimis?
There is effectively no general de-minimis for commercial imports into India — duty and IGST apply from the first rupee. Personal gifts up to ₹5,000 may be exempt.
What other charges apply beyond BCD and IGST?
A Social Welfare Surcharge and, for some goods, compensation cess or anti-dumping duty can apply. Add these under the fees fields for a more precise landed cost.