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Working instruments, not gimmicks — the calculations and references we use before quoting. Free, no sign-up, no tracking beyond the basics.
Enter CIF value and rates. The calculator applies BCD → 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on BCD → IGST on the duty-inclusive value.
Indian import duty compounds: CIF → + BCD → + 10% SWS (on BCD) → + IGST (on everything so far). Specific lines add agriculture cess (AIDC), compensation cess or anti-dumping duty. IGST is creditable for GST-registered businesses, so the cash cost and the P&L cost differ — model both.
The single biggest lever: the FTA route. A preferential Certificate of Origin under CETA, CEPA or TEPA can cut BCD to zero on eligible lines — check it before anything else. Try your country in the FTA & Tariff Explorer.
| Term | Seller delivers when… | Freight paid by | Risk passes | Our note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW | Goods at seller's premises | Buyer | At factory gate | Avoid as importer unless you control origin logistics well |
| FOB | On board vessel, load port | Buyer | On board | Never quote FOB to a new buyer who controls freight — you lose the switch-B/L option and the relationship |
| CIF / CIP | On board / to carrier, insured | Seller | On board / at carrier | Our standard export quote: CIF destination, 60–90 day validity |
| DAP | Arriving means of transport, destination | Seller | At destination | Buyer clears customs — fine where the buyer is capable |
| DDP | Cleared, duty paid, delivered | Seller | Delivered | Heavy for sellers into India — importer-of-record structure usually serves better |
| Unit | Internal volume | Payload ≈ | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20' GP | ~33 CBM | ~28 t | Dense cargo: foods, tiles, machinery parts |
| 40' GP | ~67 CBM | ~26–28 t | Volume cargo: FMCG, appliances, apparel |
| 40' HC | ~76 CBM | ~26–28 t | Light & bulky: noodles, furniture, packaging |
| 20' RF | ~28 CBM | ~25 t | Reefer: perishables, some cosmetics |
| LCL | Per CBM | — | Trial orders — or better, our consolidated multi-supplier FCL |
Chargeable weight (air) = greater of actual vs volumetric (L×W×H cm ÷ 6000). Ocean LCL bills per CBM or tonne, whichever is higher.
Policy, IEC, import authorisations, TRQ modules.
FTA tariff finder by HS code — preferential rates per agreement.
Customs e-filing, document tracking, duty payment.
Importer discovery and destination tariffs, free from ITC Geneva.
Live directory of Special Rupee Vostro Account banks for INR settlement.
Notifications, circulars and the tariff — where duty changes appear first.
One conversation on WhatsApp or email — we respond with capital, compliance and margin clarity, not a brochure.