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Customs Duty Calculation

Understanding customs duty calculation including assessable value, CBIC rates, and duty payment process.

GetYourCA Team
1 March 2025·Updated 9 April 20261 min read12.5K views

Customs Duty Calculation

What is Customs Duty?#

Customs duty is tax imposed on imported and exported goods.

Types of Customs Duty#

  • Basic Customs Duty (BCD)
  • Additional Customs Duty (ACD)
  • Anti-dumping Duty
  • Safeguard Duty

Assessable Value Calculation#

CIF Value × Exchange Rate = Assessable Value
+ Landing Charges (1%)
+ Insurance (0.5%)
= Total Value

Duty Rates#

  • BCD: 0-150% (varies by product)
  • IGST: 18% (on imports)

Conclusion#

Customs duty varies by product and country of origin.

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