Import guide
Importing into India
India applies a multi-layered duty structure: Basic Customs Duty + IGST + Social Welfare Surcharge + Compensation Cess (for some categories).
ICEGATE is the electronic filing system for declarations.
Standard IGST (general)
18%
Applied to (CIF + duty) at import
Importer tax ID
IEC / GSTIN
Required on commercial invoice
Currency
USD
Customs valuation
Required on every India-bound commercial invoice
- ·IEC (Importer Exporter Code) required for all importers.
- ·GSTIN required for IGST recovery at import.
- ·HS code to 8 digits (ITC-HS).
Common Incoterms for India-bound shipments
Top imported HS chapters into India
Aggregated from the major trade corridors feeding into India. Click any chapter to look up specific subheadings.
- 27Mineral fuels, mineral oils
- 71Natural or cultured pearls, precious stones, precious metals
- 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
- 85Electrical machinery and equipment
- 88Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
- 30Pharmaceutical products
- 39Plastics and articles thereof
- 29Organic chemicals
Major export corridors to India
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