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Calculation of Import Duty in India, Formula, Online Tools and Exemptions

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A government body's own explanation of the BCD + SWS + IGST formula that actually determines your landed cost into India, the calculation behind every calculator tool.

  • BCD, SWS and IGST are the three layers on top of CIF value
  • SWS is calculated as 10% of BCD
  • Explains exemptions worth checking before you assume the worst-case rate
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It answers 2 questions

  1. How do I calculate my true landed cost per unit, including duty, freight and GST?
  2. How do I estimate my true landed cost before I commit to an order?

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