India Tariff Code Lookup & Duty Calculator

The ITC (HS) — Indian Trade Classification based on the Harmonized System — is India's official schedule that classifies imported and exported goods and sets customs duty rates. It is administered by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The classification is based on the WCO Harmonized System, which India extends to 8-digit ITC(HS) codes that carry the applicable Basic Customs Duty (BCD), IGST, and Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS).

India's Customs Tariff is revised annually through the Union Budget, presented on February 1, with the Finance Act setting the duty rates for the coming financial year (April–March). Mid-year corrections and notifications are issued by CBIC regularly. Preferential rates under FTAs (APTA, SAFTA, ASEAN-India, etc.) are phased on scheduled dates. Always verify the current rate with CBIC before filing a Bill of Entry.

The 6-digit HS code is the international WCO standard shared by all customs administrations worldwide — it identifies the product but does not by itself carry an India-specific rate. India's 8-digit ITC(HS) code adds two national digits (the tariff item / statistical suffix) that further subdivide products and link to the applicable Basic Customs Duty, IGST slab, and Social Welfare Surcharge. This tool currently provides the 6-digit base layer; the 8-digit codes and rates are being integrated for Q3 2026.

India calculates Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on the assessable value (the CIF transaction value converted to INR). On top of BCD, the Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) is charged at 10% of the BCD. Integrated GST (IGST) is then levied at the applicable slab (5%, 12%, 18%, or 28%) on (assessable value + BCD + SWS). Compensation cess may apply to specific goods. Our calculator estimates the BCD portion only using a manually entered rate; full BCD + IGST + SWS calculation will follow once the CBIC database is imported.

The official source is the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The Customs Tariff, ITC(HS) schedule, notifications, and the ICEGATE online tariff search tool are published at www.cbic.gov.in. For binding classification (advance rulings) and the most current rates, consult CBIC directly or a licensed Customs House Agent (CHA).