Import Duties from China to India
India import duty rates for goods originating in China. No bilateral FTA — MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rates apply.
FTA Status
None
Duty basis
CIF
IGST
18%
Tariff system
Indian Customs Tariff (ITC–HS)
No Bilateral FTA
India applies MFN (Most Favoured Nation) tariff rates to goods from China. No preferential trade agreement is currently in force between these two markets.
China → India Trade Highlights
- →No bilateral FTA — India withdrew from RCEP in 2019
- →MFN BCD (Basic Customs Duty) rates apply — among the highest in the world
- →Anti-dumping duties on many Chinese products (steel, chemicals, textiles)
- →India has imposed import restrictions on Chinese electronics and apps
- →China is India's largest source of imports despite lack of FTA
Key Products: China → India
India MFN rates · CIF basis · click for full breakdown
| Product | HS Code | MFN Duty | FTA Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Parts & Components | 8708 | 15% | — | Details → |
| Laptops & Computers | 8471 | 20% | — | Details → |
| Solar Panels & PV Modules | 8541.40 | 40% | — | Details → |
| Steel Flat Products | 7208–7211 | 7.5–12% | — | Details → |
| Electronic Components | 8534 / 8542 | 0–10% | — | Details → |
All India Duty Rates
| 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% | Details → |
| Aluminium Profiles & Windows | 7610 | 7.5–10% | Details → |
| Tyres & Pneumatic Tyres | 4011 | 25% | Details → |
| Furniture | 9403 | 25% | Details → |
| Footwear & Shoes | 6402–6405 | 30–35% | Details → |
| Motorcycles & Scooters | 8711 | 50% | Details → |
| Cosmetics & Skincare | 3304 | 20% | Details → |
| Jewellery & Precious Metals | 7113 / 7114 | 15% | Details → |
How Import Duty Is Calculated
CIF value
Product cost + international freight + insurance
Import duty (tariff rate)
MFN rate applies — no preferential rate available for China origin
IGST (18%)
Charged on CIF value + duty. Collected at customs clearance.
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