Know Your Actual Import Cost Before You Import
Assessable value ≈ product (INR) + freight + insurance. Duties are estimates for planning.
Synced with Product Cost tab rate when you calculate.
Full landed cost uses all tabs. Click Calculate.
| Component | Amount | Percentage of Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Total | — | 100% |
Educational checklist — actual requirements vary by product and country. Printable with the report.
Import landed cost is the total cost of bringing goods from an overseas supplier into your warehouse in India. It includes product value, ocean or air freight, marine insurance, basic customs duty, social welfare surcharge, IGST, compensation cess (if any), CHA charges, port and CFS charges, handling, inland transport, warehousing and other local charges.
Landed Cost = Product (INR) + Freight + Insurance + BCD + SWS + IGST + Cess + CHA + Port + CFS + Handling + Inland Transport + Warehousing + Other Charges.
Assessable Value (approx. CIF) = Product (INR) + Freight + Insurance. BCD is charged on assessable value; SWS on BCD; IGST on (assessable + duties).
Product USD 10,000 × ₹83.50 = ₹8,35,000. Ocean freight ₹75,000 + insurance ₹8,000 → CIF ≈ ₹9,18,000. BCD 10% ≈ ₹91,800; SWS 10% of BCD ≈ ₹9,180; IGST 18% on (CIF + BCD + SWS) ≈ ₹1,83,416. Add local charges (e.g. ₹68,000). Grand total landed cost is the sum of all components; divide by units for per-unit cost.
Total cost to get goods into your warehouse: product, freight, insurance, duties, taxes and local charges.
BCD is charged on assessable value. Rates depend on HS code. Always verify the applicable tariff.
IGST is typically levied on (assessable value + BCD + SWS + other duties). Input credit may be available subject to law.
Comparing only FOB price, ignoring local charges, wrong HS code duty, and weak FX assumptions.
All costs to bring goods to your location: product, logistics, duty, tax and clearance charges.
Often CIF value in INR (product + freight + insurance). Customs may assess differently.
Basic Customs Duty under the Customs Tariff based on HS classification.
Typically a percentage of BCD (commonly 10% of BCD where applicable).
Usually on assessable value plus customs duties. Confirm current notifications for your goods.
Registered businesses may claim ITC subject to eligibility; cash flow timing still matters.
Air is faster and costlier; use for high-value or urgent cargo.
LC, TT and negotiation fees add to true import cost.
Preferential rates may apply under FTAs with valid origin proof.
Additional levy on certain goods; not always applicable.
Use HS code, tariff, notifications and a licensed customs broker.
No — it is a planning tool. Final assessment is by Customs.
A weaker INR raises INR cost of the same FC invoice.
If likely, include under other charges for a safer estimate.
Pricing, margins and comparing alternate suppliers or modes.
Negotiate FOB, consolidate shipments, right-size mode, verify HS code, manage FX.
Not always, but recommended; CIF includes minimum cover from seller.
Invoice, packing list, transport document, and often insurance and COO.
Get IEC, open AD code, work with a broker, and cost the full landed picture first.
Wrong HS code, exemptions not claimed, or assessable value higher than planned.
Research supplier shipment history before importing.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimated values only. Actual import duties, taxes and charges depend upon HS Code classification, customs valuation, government notifications and applicable exemptions.