Importing products to sell on Amazon India
Sourcing stock from abroad to sell on Amazon? Here's the full compliance and cost picture — duty, IGST, IEC and where to register GST.
Importing to sell online can unlock great margins — if you plan the compliance and costs properly. This guide connects the dots between customs duty, GST and the registrations you'll need.
Step 1 — Get your IEC
You need an Import Export Code (IEC) to import commercially. It's a one-time registration linked to your PAN and business address. A virtual office address works for this.
Step 2 — Understand your landed cost
Use the Import Duty Calculator to estimate BCD, SWS and IGST on your shipment. Find rates first with the HSN Code Finder. Remember IGST is recoverable as input tax credit.
Step 3 — Register GST where you'll hold stock
To use Amazon FBA, you need a GSTIN in the state where the fulfilment centre holds your stock, with that centre added as an Additional Place of Business (APOB). Check how many you need with the Multi-state GST Checker.
| Need | Registration | Address option |
|---|---|---|
| Import commercially | IEC | Virtual office works |
| Sell on Amazon | GSTIN in stock state | VPOB |
| Store in FBA | APOB on that GSTIN | Warehouse added as APOB |
Step 4 — Price for profit
Add landed cost, Amazon referral and fulfilment fees, and your margin. Then set a clean MRP with the Reverse GST Calculator.
Step 5 — Stay compliant
File returns on time and reconcile Amazon's MTR report with your GST returns — see our MTR reconciliation guide.
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Do I need an IEC to import for Amazon?
Yes, commercial imports require an Import Export Code linked to your PAN and business address.
Can a virtual office address be used for IEC and GST?
Yes. A verified virtual office (VPOB) is valid for IEC and GST registration when backed by the proper documents.
Is import IGST a cost or recoverable?
Recoverable. GST-registered importers claim import IGST as input tax credit.
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