HS 8205/8467 — hand & power tools
Import Hardware & Tools from China to India in bulk
We source hardware & tools on 1688, Taobao and Yiwu, negotiate your MOQ (100–500 pcs), QC at our Guangzhou warehouse, and ship by sea cargo with ~10% BCD and Basic Customs Duty + 10% Social Welfare Surcharge + IGST handled — one all-in quote in INR.
Worked example
What hardware & tools cost to land in India
Illustrative only — based on USD 1,000 of goods and USD 200 freight. Your real quote uses live supplier prices and the exact HS-code duty.
- Goods (FOB)
- USD 1,000
- International freight
- USD 200
- CIF (goods + freight)
- USD 1,200
- Basic Customs Duty (~10% indicative)
- USD 120
- Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD)
- USD 12
- IGST (18% on CIF + BCD + SWS)
- USD 240
- Estimated landed cost
- USD 1,572
Want the exact number for your order? Use the import calculator or request a bulk quote.
What we source
Popular hardware & tools we import
Hand tools
Power tools
Fasteners
Measuring tools
Frequently asked questions
How do I import hardware & tools from China to India in bulk?+
Send iWishBag your supplier links or a brief. We source on 1688, Taobao, Yiwu or Alibaba, negotiate the MOQ (typically 100–500 pcs), QC and consolidate at our Guangzhou warehouse, then ship by sea cargo with customs handled — one all-in landed-cost quote.
What customs duty applies to hardware & tools in India?+
Hardware & Tools (HS 8205/8467 — hand & power tools) attracts an indicative Basic Customs Duty of about 10%, plus a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the duty and IGST (commonly 18%) on the duty-inclusive value. Some Chinese goods also carry anti-dumping duty. Confirm the exact rate for your items with us before ordering.
What's the minimum order quantity?+
For hardware & tools, suppliers typically ask for 100–500 pcs. We negotiate this down and consolidate across suppliers so your first order stays manageable.
Sea or air cargo for this category?+
Hardware & Tools usually ships by sea cargo. We quote sea or air so you can pick the best landed cost for your shipment.
Import hardware & tools in bulk
Send us your product list. We source, negotiate MOQ, QC, ship and clear customs — one all-in quote, payable in INR.