What is the customs duty on importing mobile phones into India?

Mobile phones classified under HS code 8517.12 attract a Basic Customs Duty (BCD) of 20% on the CIF value. On top of BCD, a Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) of 10% of the BCD is levied. IGST at 18% is then applied on the total assessable value, which equals CIF plus BCD plus SWS. The combined effective duty rate for mobile phones works out to approximately 42–44% on the CIF value. There are currently no FTA concessions available for mobile phones from ASEAN, Japan, UAE, or South Korea — the BCD rate remains 20% regardless of origin.

How do I calculate import duty on laptops in India?

Laptops and computers classified under HS code 8471.30 currently attract nil Basic Customs Duty (BCD) under India's commitments to the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA). Although BCD is zero, IGST at 18% is still levied on the assessable value, which means the effective duty burden is approximately 18–20% when port and handling charges are included. The BCD nil rate is subject to annual Union Budget notifications and can be revised. Importers should verify the current rate on the CBIC ICES portal (ICEGATE) before placing their order.

What is IGST on imports and is it refundable?

IGST (Integrated Goods and Services Tax) is levied on all imports into India at the same rate as the domestic GST applicable to the same goods. For example, if mobile phones attract 18% GST domestically, they also attract 18% IGST on import. The IGST paid at customs can be fully claimed as Input Tax Credit (ITC) by GST-registered importers against their domestic GST liability on sales, making it effectively a working-capital cost rather than a permanent expense. Non-GST-registered importers, however, cannot claim ITC and bear IGST as a final cost.

Which countries have FTA agreements with India for lower import duty?

India has active Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with ASEAN nations (including Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore), Japan, South Korea, and the UAE. Goods imported from these countries may qualify for reduced or nil BCD rates under the respective agreement, subject to Rules of Origin compliance and submission of a valid Certificate of Origin (CoO) from the exporting country. The actual FTA rate varies by product HS code — our calculator displays the applicable rate for each product category from each FTA partner.

What is CIF value for customs calculation?

CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) is the transaction value of goods at the Indian port of entry, calculated as the sum of the cost of goods, export packing charges, marine insurance, and international freight up to the Indian port. Indian Customs uses CIF as the primary assessable value for computing import duty. If your supplier quotes FOB (Free on Board), you must add actual freight and insurance — typically 1.5–3% of FOB value for sea cargo — to arrive at the CIF figure before entering it into this calculator.

Does import duty apply to goods imported under the EPCG scheme?

Under the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme administered by DGFT, importers can bring in capital goods at 0% Basic Customs Duty. This exemption is conditional on fulfilling an export obligation equal to 6 times the duty saved, to be completed within 6 years from the date of issue of the EPCG licence. IGST exemption under EPCG requires a separate notification. The EPCG licence must be obtained before the import takes place — retrospective claims are not permitted.

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BCD

20.00%

basic customs duty

IGST

18.00%

on assessable value

Effective Rate

42.85%

on CIF value

Landed Cost

₹9,62,600

per USD 10,000 CIF

For mobile phones · No FTA concessions apply · CBIC FY2025–26

Rates are estimates. Verify exact duty with ICEGATE before filing.

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BCD of 20% applies uniformly; no FTA concessions available for most origins.

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CIF Value

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≈ ₹9,62,600 · indicative rate as of May 21, 2026

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HS 8517.12.00

CIF Value

₹9,62,600

Basic Customs Duty

@ 20.00%

₹1,92,520

Social Welfare Surcharge

10% of BCD

₹19,252

IGST

@ 18.00%

₹2,11,387

Port & Handling

₹14,439

Total Duty Payable

₹4,23,159

Effective rate

43.96%

Duty composition

BCD 45.5%

SWS 4.5%

IGST 50.0%

Landed Cost

₹14,00,198

Incl. handling

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If shipped by air:

₹14,09,824

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Mobile phones (HS 8517.12) attract BCD of 20% on CIF value, plus 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on BCD, and 18% IGST on total assessable value. The effective total duty works out to approximately 42–44% on CIF. There are currently no FTA concessions from major origins.

Laptops (HS 8471) attract nil BCD under India's WTO ITA commitments. However, 18% IGST applies on the assessable value. Effective duty is around 18–20% inclusive of handling. Note: BCD exemptions are subject to annual budget notifications.

IGST (Integrated GST) is levied on all imports at the rate applicable to domestic supply of the same goods. GST-registered importers can claim IGST paid at customs as full Input Tax Credit (ITC), making it a cash-flow cost rather than a final expense.

India has active FTAs and CEPAs with ASEAN nations, Japan, South Korea, UAE, Mauritius, Australia, and Sri Lanka. Reduced or nil BCD rates apply, subject to Rules of Origin compliance and a valid Certificate of Origin from the exporting country.

CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) is the landed value at the Indian port — including cost of goods, insurance, and international freight. Indian Customs uses CIF as the basis for duty calculation. If you only have the FOB value, add actual freight + insurance (typically 1.5–3% for sea cargo).

Under EPCG, capital goods can be imported at 0% BCD subject to an export obligation of 6× the duty saved within 6 years. The scheme is administered by DGFT and requires a pre-import EPCG licence. IGST exemption under EPCG requires separate notification.

Legal Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on standard duty rates as of FY2025–26. Actual duty may vary based on your specific HS code, CBIC notifications, exemption schemes (EPCG, Advance Authorisation, EOU), anti-dumping duties, safeguard duties, and customs valuation. Always consult a licensed Customs House Agent (CHA) or verify with ICEGATE before making commercial import decisions. ONS Logistics is not liable for errors arising from the use of this tool.