India Import Duty Rate for Solar Panels & PV Modules
HS 8541.40 · Photovoltaic cells and modules
India MFN Import Duty Rate
Live40%
ALMM (Approved Models and Manufacturers) list compliance required. 40% BCD to promote domestic manufacturing.
How duty is calculated
CIF value
Product cost + international freight + insurance
Import duty (40%)
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.
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Duty rates change. Always verify the current rate at the official tariff schedule before importing.
Indian Customs Tariff (ITC–HS) official database ↗Solar Panels & PV Modules duty rates in other markets
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