India Import Duty Rates
Indian Customs Tariff (ITC–HS)
India applies Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on the CIF value. IGST (Integrated GST) is charged on CIF + BCD. Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD) also applies. India has a policy of high tariffs to protect domestic manufacturing — rates are among the highest globally for consumer goods and vehicles.
Duty basis
CIF
IGST
18%
Currency
INR
Products covered
18
India duty rates by product
MFN rates · CIF basis · click for full breakdown| Product | HS Code | MFN Duty | FTA Available | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smartphones & Mobile Phones | 8517.12 | 20% | — | Details → |
| Passenger Cars | 8703 | 60–100% | — | Details → |
| Used & Second-Hand Cars | 8703 | 125% | — | Details → |
| Trucks & Commercial Vehicles | 8704 | 40% | — | Details → |
| Perfume & Fragrances | 3303.00 | 20% | — | Details → |
| Clothing & Apparel | 61 / 62 | 20% | India–ASEAN: lower | Details → |
| Aluminium Profiles & Windows | 7610 | 7.5–10% | — | Details → |
| Automotive Parts & Components | 8708 | 15% | — | Details → |
| Tyres & Pneumatic Tyres | 4011 | 25% | — | Details → |
| Laptops & Computers | 8471 | 20% | — | Details → |
| Solar Panels & PV Modules | 8541.40 | 40% | — | Details → |
| Furniture | 9403 | 25% | — | Details → |
| Footwear & Shoes | 6402–6405 | 30–35% | — | Details → |
| Motorcycles & Scooters | 8711 | 50% | — | Details → |
| Steel Flat Products | 7208–7211 | 7.5–12% | — | Details → |
| Cosmetics & Skincare | 3304 | 20% | — | Details → |
| Jewellery & Precious Metals | 7113 / 7114 | 15% | — | Details → |
| Electronic Components | 8534 / 8542 | 0–10% | — | Details → |
MFN rates are approximate. Verify at official tariff ↗
Importing into India: what you need
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) assesses duty through the ICEGATE portal; Basic Customs Duty rates are in the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
Registration. An Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) from the DGFT and GST registration to claim input credit on IGST.
Low-value shipments. India has no general de minimis for commercial goods. Courier imports under the Courier Imports Regulations have value caps and the full duty stack applies.
Documents customs will ask for
- Bill of Entry (filed on ICEGATE)
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Certificate of origin for FTA rates (with CAROTAR 2020 origin information)
- BIS registration for electronics and other items under compulsory certification
Charges on top of duty
- Social Welfare Surcharge: 10% of Basic Customs Duty
- IGST at the GST rate of the goods on value + BCD + SWS
- Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess on some goods
- Anti-dumping and safeguard duties
Watch out. Under CAROTAR 2020 the importer must hold origin information when claiming an FTA rate — a certificate alone is not enough if customs asks.
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