Import Duty Calculator: a quick guide

Buying stock abroad and not sure what it'll really cost once it clears customs? The Import Duty Calculator turns the duty stack into a single landed-cost figure so you can price with confidence.

What you'll need

• The goods value (and freight/insurance if you want the CIF basis).
• The Basic Customs Duty rate — driven by your HSN code.
• The IGST rate for the product.
• Whether compensation cess applies (most products: no).

Using the calculator step by step

1. Open the Import Duty Calculator.
2. Enter the assessable (CIF) value of your shipment.
3. Enter the BCD % and IGST % (look them up via the HSN Code Finder).
4. Read off the BCD, SWS, IGST and total duty, plus your landed cost.
5. Compare landed cost against your expected selling price to check margin.

Turning landed cost into a selling price

Once you know landed cost per unit, add your operating costs, marketplace fees and target margin. Then use the Reverse GST Calculator to set a clean, GST-inclusive MRP for customers.

Plan your registrations too

Importers often store goods in more than one state for faster delivery. If that's you, check the Multi-state GST Checker and our guide on importing to sell on Amazon India.

Frequently asked questions