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Import Duty on Clothing & Apparel in India (2026): 10%–84.7% + IGST

Apparel under HS Chapters 61 (knitted) and 62 (woven) is one of India's most protected consumer categories: combined customs duty starts at 10% but most garment lines carry 20-25%, and several run far higher because India applies the higher of an ad-valorem rate or a per-piece specific duty. Streetwear drops and premium denim are what we import most.

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HS-code duty rates for clothing & apparel

Showing 12 representative tariff lines of the 449 that match this category. The duty column is the combined customs rate (BCD plus AIDC and SWS, all charged on the assessable value); IGST is then applied on the duty-inclusive amount.

HS codeDescriptionCustoms dutyIGST
61012000Clothing items men's and women's22%BCD 20%SWS 2%12%
61021000Women'S Or Girls' Overcoats, Car Coats, Capes, Cloaks, Anoraks, Incl. Ski Jackets, Windche22%BCD 20%SWS 2%12%
61022000Women'S Or Girls' Overcoats, Car Coats, Capes, Cloaks, Anoraks, Incl. Ski Jackets, Windche22%BCD 20%SWS 2%12%
61032200Men'S Or Boys' Ensembles Of Cotton, Knitted Or Crocheted (Excl. Ski Ensembles And Swimwear22%BCD 20%SWS 2%12%
61032300Men'S Or Boys' Ensembles Of Synthetic Fibres, Knitted Or Crocheted (Excl. Ski Ensembles An22%BCD 20%SWS 2%12%
61033100Men'S Or Boys' Jackets And Blazers Of Wool Or Fine Animal Hair, Knitted Or Crocheted (Excl22%BCD 20%SWS 2%12%
61033200Men'S Or Boys' Jackets And Blazers Of Cotton, Knitted Or Crocheted (Excl. Wind-Jackets And22%BCD 20%SWS 2%12%
61033300Men'S Or Boys' Jackets And Blazers Of Synthetic Fibres, Knitted Or Crocheted (Excl. Wind-J22%BCD 20%SWS 2%12%
61034100Men'S Or Boys' Trousers, Bib And Brace Overalls, Breeches And Shorts Of Wool Or Fine Anima22%BCD 20%SWS 2%12%
61034200Men'S Or Boys' Trousers, Bib And Brace Overalls, Breeches And Shorts Of Cotton, Knitted Or22%BCD 20%SWS 2%12%
61034300Men'S Or Boys' Trousers, Bib And Brace Overalls, Breeches And Shorts Of Synthetic Fibres,22%BCD 20%SWS 2%12%
61041300Women'S Or Girls' Suits Of Synthetic Fibres, Knitted Or Crocheted (Excl. Ski Overalls And22%BCD 20%SWS 2%12%

Rates are the tariff we apply when quoting real shipments; anti-dumping duty, where notified for a specific product and origin, is charged in addition.

Worked example

What INR 15,000 of clothing & apparel costs to land in India

Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (22% duty on HS 61012000, 12% IGST). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.

Clothing & Apparel (goods value)
INR 15,000
International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods)
INR 1,500
Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight)
INR 16,500
Customs duty (22% of CIF, HS 61012000)
INR 3,630
IGST (12% of CIF + duty)
INR 2,416
Estimated landed cost
INR 22,546

Note for businesses: the IGST portion (INR 2,416 here) is creditable as input tax credit if you are GST-registered; the customs duty portion is not. Freight is illustrative - use the calculator for a quote with real shipping on your actual item.

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What to know about importing clothing & apparel

  • Many garment lines carry a specific duty (rupees per piece) as an alternative minimum - cheap fast-fashion multi-packs can attract effective rates far above the headline percentage.

  • IGST on apparel is 5% for garments priced under INR 1,000 and 12-18% above, applied on the duty-inclusive value.

  • Personal courier imports of a few garments clear routinely; commercial quantities need textile-committee compliance.

  • Sizing returns are impractical across borders - confirm measurements before ordering.

What we ship

Popular clothing & apparel imports

Supreme and streetwear drops

Uniqlo Japan exclusives

Levi's US-line denim

Zara/H&M collections not sold in India

Carhartt WIP

Patagonia jackets

Nike Tech Fleece

Clothing & Apparel import questions, answered

How much customs duty applies to clothes shipped to India?+
Most apparel lines attract 20-25% combined duty, with a floor around 10% and outliers far higher where per-piece minimum duties bite. IGST of 5-18% (by garment value) is then added on the duty-inclusive amount. Budget roughly 30-45% total tax on typical branded clothing.
Why did my cheap T-shirt multipack attract huge duty?+
Many Indian garment tariff lines specify duty as the HIGHER of a percentage or a fixed rupee amount per piece. On low-value pieces the per-piece minimum dominates - a INR 300 tee can attract more duty than its own price. High-value garments are unaffected by this mechanism.
Is it worth importing streetwear and hype drops to India?+
Yes when the item is simply not sold here - Supreme drops, Uniqlo collaborations, US-exclusive colourways. The 30-45% tax premium is the cost of access rather than a saving play. We consolidate multiple drops into one shipment to dilute per-order freight.
Do I pay duty on clothes I carry back from a trip?+
Personal-use clothing you wear or reasonably carry is exempt as personal effects. New purchases count against the INR 50,000 baggage allowance; beyond it, the flat baggage rate of about 38.5% applies - still often better than courier rates for a large wardrobe haul.

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