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Indian Customs Duty Calculator

Use this calculator to estimate import customs duty in India based on CIF value and applicable rates (BCD, SWS, IGST, and Compensation Cess).

Item Value (Foreign Currency)

Shipping Cost (Foreign Currency)

Insurance Cost (Foreign Currency)

Exchange Rate (INR per 1 unit of foreign currency)

Landing Charges (%)

Basic Customs Duty - BCD (%)

Social Welfare Surcharge - SWS (% of BCD)

IGST (%)

Compensation Cess (%)

Note: This tool is for estimation. Actual duty depends on HSN classification, exemptions, notifications, and current CBIC customs rules.

What is customs duty in India?

Customs duty is a tax imposed on goods imported into India. When a shipment arrives, authorities calculate duty based on assessable value and a set of taxes applicable to the product’s HSN code. The total import cost can include multiple components, not just one duty percentage.

Key components used in this calculator

1) Assessable Value

Usually built from CIF value:

Cost of goods
Insurance
Freight (shipping)

The calculator first converts foreign currency to INR using your exchange rate, then applies optional landing charges.

2) Basic Customs Duty (BCD)

BCD is applied on assessable value. The rate depends on your product classification and notification benefits.

3) Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS)

SWS is generally charged as a percentage of BCD (commonly 10% in many cases, but not universal).

4) IGST

IGST is calculated on the cumulative base (assessable value + BCD + SWS). IGST rate often matches domestic GST slab for similar goods.

5) Compensation Cess

Certain notified goods attract compensation cess. If not applicable, keep this at 0%.

Formula used

This page uses a common estimation approach:

CIF = Item Value + Shipping + Insurance
CIF (INR) = CIF × Exchange Rate
Assessable Value = CIF (INR) + Landing Charges
BCD = Assessable Value × BCD%
SWS = BCD × SWS%
IGST Base = Assessable Value + BCD + SWS
IGST = IGST Base × IGST%
Cess = IGST Base × Cess%
Total Duty = BCD + SWS + IGST + Cess

How to use this custom duty India calculator

Enter product, freight, and insurance in the supplier’s currency.
Enter current customs exchange rate in INR.
Fill duty rates based on your product’s HSN and applicable notifications.
Click Calculate Duty to see a full breakdown and landed cost estimate.

Why landed cost matters

Many importers only check supplier price and shipping, then get surprised by duty and tax at clearance. A landed cost estimate helps you:

Price products correctly before sale
Avoid underestimating working capital
Compare sourcing options across countries
Assess profitability before placing orders

Important practical notes

Actual duty depends on exact HSN code and customs valuation rules.
Prefer official tariff schedules, customs broker advice, or a qualified GST/customs professional for final filing.
Special exemptions, FTAs, anti-dumping duties, and safeguard duties are not included in this basic estimator.
Use current rates from reliable sources before import clearance.

Final takeaway

This custom duty India calculator gives you a quick and practical estimate for planning imports. It is useful for e-commerce sellers, businesses buying machinery/components, and individuals evaluating high-value imports. For legal or final payable duty, always verify with current CBIC notifications and your customs consultant.