Import Duty on Jewellery in India (2026): 20%–25% + IGST
Jewellery imports into India split into precious jewellery under HS 7113 (gold, silver, platinum - around 20-25% combined duty) and imitation jewellery under 7117 (about 20-25% as well, with per-kg minimums on some lines). Add 3% IGST for precious pieces and the maths differs sharply from ordinary goods.
Live tariff
HS-code duty rates for jewellery
Showing 12 representative tariff lines of the 29 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 code | Description | Customs duty | IGST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71132000 | Articles Of Jewellery And Parts Thereof, Of Base Metal Clad With Precious Metal (Excl. Articles > | 20%BCD 20% | 3% |
| 71171100 | Imitation jewellery, Artificial Jewellery | 25%BCD 25% | 3% |
| 71131110 | Articles Of Jewellery And Parts Thereof, Of Silver, Whether Or Not Plated Or Clad With Other Preciou | 20%BCD 20% | 3% |
| 71131190 | Articles Of Jewellery And Parts Thereof, Of Silver, Whether Or Not Plated Or Clad With Other Preciou | 20%BCD 20% | 3% |
| 71131960 | Articles Of Jewellery And Parts Thereof, Of Precious Metal Other Than Silver, Whether Or Not Plated | 20%BCD 20% | 3% |
| 71131990 | Articles Of Jewellery And Parts Thereof, Of Precious Metal Other Than Silver, Whether Or Not Plated | 20%BCD 20% | 3% |
| 71171910 | Imitation Jewellery, Of Base Metal, Whether Or Not Plated With Precious Metal (Excl. Cuff Links And | 25%BCD 25% | 3% |
| 71171920 | Imitation Jewellery, Of Base Metal, Whether Or Not Plated With Precious Metal (Excl. Cuff Links And | 25%BCD 25% | 3% |
| 71171990 | Imitation Jewellery, Of Base Metal, Whether Or Not Plated With Precious Metal (Excl. Cuff Links And | 25%BCD 25% | 3% |
| 71179010 | Imitation Jewellery (Excl. Jewellery, Of Base Metal, Whether Or Not Clad With Silver, Gold Or Platin | 25%BCD 25% | 3% |
| 71179090 | Imitation Jewellery (Excl. Jewellery, Of Base Metal, Whether Or Not Clad With Silver, Gold Or Platin | 25%BCD 25% | 3% |
| 71131141 | Articles Of Jewellery And Parts Thereof, Of Precious Metal Or Of Metal Clad With Precious Metal: Oth | 20%BCD 20% | 3% |
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 60,000 of jewellery costs to land in India
Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (25% duty on HS 71171100, 3% IGST). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.
- Jewellery (goods value)
- INR 60,000
- International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods)
- INR 6,000
- Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight)
- INR 66,000
- Customs duty (25% of CIF, HS 71171100)
- INR 16,500
- IGST (3% of CIF + duty)
- INR 2,475
- Estimated landed cost
- INR 84,975
Note for businesses: the IGST portion (INR 2,475 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.
Before you order
What to know about importing jewellery
IGST on precious jewellery is 3% (the gold GST slab), not 18% - the total tax profile is duty-heavy, tax-light compared with electronics.
Personal baggage allowances for jewellery are separate and gender-specific for returning Indians (20g up to INR 50,000 for men, 40g up to INR 100,000 for women, after six months abroad).
Hallmarking rules apply to gold jewellery sold in India; personal imports for own use are outside mandatory hallmarking.
Courier imports of precious jewellery need declared-value insurance; we ship via specialised secure channels above INR 2 lakh.
What we ship
Popular jewellery imports
Gold chains from Dubai
Diamond studs
Pandora charms
Swarovski
Tiffany silver
Cartier Love bracelet
Fashion jewellery hauls
Jewellery import questions, answered
What is the import duty on gold jewellery brought into India?+
Is Dubai gold still cheaper after Indian customs duty?+
How is imitation jewellery taxed differently?+
Can I ship branded jewellery like Cartier or Tiffany to India?+
Import jewellery without customs surprises
Send us the product link. We quote goods, freight, the exact per-HSN duty and IGST as one all-in landed price - then buy, ship and clear it for you.