China–India Import Duty Calculator
Calculate exact import duty, IGST and total landed cost for products shipped from China to India.
Fill in product category and CIF value to calculate your total import duty and landed cost.
- Basic Customs Duty (BCD)
- Social Welfare Surcharge (10%)
- IGST on CIF + Duty
- Total duty incidence %
- Landed cost in ₹ and $
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is import duty calculated for China to India shipments?
Import duty = BCD (Basic Customs Duty) + Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD) + IGST applied on CIF + BCD + SWS. The total import incidence varies by product category from 5% to over 80% of CIF value.
What is the difference between CIF and FOB value?
CIF (Cost + Insurance + Freight) includes the product cost, insurance and freight to the destination Indian port. FOB (Free on Board) is just the product cost at the origin port. Indian Customs uses CIF for duty calculation.
Can I claim IGST paid at customs as input credit?
Yes. GST-registered importers can claim IGST paid on imports as Input Tax Credit (ITC) in their GSTR-3B. This reduces your actual duty cost to just BCD + SWS.
What are the latest China import duty rates for India?
Rates vary widely: Electronics (ITA-1 products) 0%, Smartphones 20%, Cosmetics 20%, Apparel 20%, Footwear 35%, Toys 60%, Soaps 100%. Always verify with a CHA as rates can change with each Union Budget.
How to Use the China–India Import Duty Calculator
The China–India Import Duty Calculator shows you the full duty structure on any product category: Basic Customs Duty (BCD), Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD), and IGST on the duty-paid value. Enter your CIF value and get the total landed cost in ₹ and $ in seconds.
GST-registered businesses can reclaim the IGST portion as Input Tax Credit (ITC), making the real incremental cost only BCD + SWS. Use this alongside the CBM Calculator to plan your full import budget.