Import Duties from Japan to India
India import duty rates for goods originating in Japan. India-Japan CEPA provides preferential tariff access.
FTA Status
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Duty basis
CIF
IGST
18%
Tariff system
Indian Customs Tariff (ITC–HS)
India-Japan CEPA
In force since 2011
Phased tariff reduction on ~90% of tariff lines. Auto and steel on longer schedules.
Japan → India Trade Highlights
- →India-Japan CEPA covers ~90% of bilateral trade in goods
- →Tariff reductions phased over 10–15 years for sensitive products
- →Automotive tariffs reduced but still significant (not zero)
- →Japan is a major investor in Indian manufacturing (Suzuki, Honda, Toyota)
- →Steel and auto parts benefit from preferential rates under CEPA
Key Products: Japan → India
India MFN rates · CIF basis · click for full breakdown
| Product | HS Code | MFN Duty | FTA Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Cars | 8703 | 60–100% | — | Details → |
| Automotive Parts & Components | 8708 | 15% | — | Details → |
| Motorcycles & Scooters | 8711 | 50% | — | 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 → |
| 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 → |
| Laptops & Computers | 8471 | 20% | Details → |
| Solar Panels & PV Modules | 8541.40 | 40% | Details → |
| Furniture | 9403 | 25% | Details → |
| Footwear & Shoes | 6402–6405 | 30–35% | 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, or preferential rate under India-Japan CEPA if rules of origin are met
IGST (18%)
Charged on CIF value + duty. Collected at customs clearance.
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