How is the landed cost from China to India calculated?

Landed cost = CIF (goods + international freight) + Basic Customs Duty (a % of CIF by HS code) + a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the duty + IGST (commonly 18%) on the duty-inclusive value. iWishBag pre-calculates it into one all-in quote.

What taxes apply on imports into India?

Imports into India carry Basic Customs Duty (by HS code), a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the duty, and IGST (commonly 18%) on the duty-inclusive value. IGST is creditable as input tax credit for GST-registered importers; some Chinese goods also carry anti-dumping duty.

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China to India import cost calculator

Your landed cost from China to India is the goods value plus freight (CIF), plus Basic Customs Duty by HS code, a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the duty, and IGST on the duty-inclusive value. Pick a category and enter your numbers for an instant estimate — or request a bulk quote for the exact figure in INR.

Product category

HS 8517/8504 — chargers, cables, cases

Goods value (USD)

International freight (USD)

Ships well by sea or air — we quote both.

Estimated landed cost

CIF (goods + freight): USD 1,200
Basic Customs Duty (~20% indicative): USD 240
Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD): USD 24
IGST (18% on CIF + BCD + SWS): USD 263.52

Total landed cost

USD 1,727.52

Indicative only — BCD varies by exact HS code and freight depends on real weight/volume. IGST is creditable as input tax credit; anti-dumping duty (if any) is extra.

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