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India Import Duty Rate for Aluminium Profiles & Windows

HS 7610 · Aluminium structures and parts for construction

India MFN Import Duty Rate

Live

7.5–10%

on CIF value

HS 7610. BCD varies. IGST 18%.

Rate varies — verify exact HS subheading at the official tariff schedule.

How duty is calculated

CIF value

Product cost + international freight + insurance

Import duty (7.5–10%)

Applied to CIF value. EU, UK, and most countries use CIF.

IGST (18%)

Applied to CIF value + duty. Collected at customs.

Use our Landed Cost Calculator to compute the full cost including freight, brokerage, and last-mile delivery.

Worked example: aluminium profiles & windows worth US$10,000

A commercial shipment invoiced at US$10,000 with US$900 of international freight and insurance. India charges duty on the CIF value (goods + freight + insurance), so the duty base is US$10,900. Customs converts the amount to INR at the official exchange rate on the day of import.

Charge	At 7.5%	At 10%
Import duty	$818	$1,090
Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of duty)	$82	$109
IGST (18%)	$2,124	$2,178
Total paid at the border	$3,023	$3,377

IGST is usually recoverable for a registered business, so the cost that stays with you is the duty and levies. The rate depends on the exact subheading, which is why the example shows both ends of the 7.5–10% range. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying aluminium profiles & windows correctly

Heading 7604 covers aluminium bars, rods and profiles; heading 7610 covers finished structures and parts — doors, windows, frames and curtain walls.

Plain extrusions are 7604; once cut, drilled and assembled into window or door frames they become 7610
Alloyed vs non-alloyed aluminium changes the 7604 subheading
Aluminium profiles face anti-dumping duties from China in the US, EU and other markets

Compliance. In the US, aluminium and derivative products carry Section 232 duties on the aluminium content; in the EU they fall under CBAM reporting.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty rate for Aluminium Profiles & Windows in India?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Aluminium Profiles & Windows (HS 7610) in India is 7.5–10% on the CIF value. HS 7610. BCD varies. IGST 18%.

Is IGST charged on Aluminium Profiles & Windows imports to India?

Yes. India charges IGST at 18% on the CIF value plus any import duty. This applies to virtually all commercial imports.

Are there FTA rates available for Aluminium Profiles & Windows in India?

India has free trade agreements with SAFTA (South Asia), India–ASEAN FTA, India–Japan CEPA, India–Korea CEPA. Check whether your origin country qualifies for a preferential rate on HS 7610.

How is import duty calculated for Aluminium Profiles & Windows entering India?

Duty is calculated on the CIF value of the goods. CIF value includes the product cost, international freight, and insurance. The MFN duty of 7.5–10% is applied to this value. IGST (18%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.