The Customs or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... for Catalogues to India is classified under Books,Newspapers and Magazines(cdf categories).
The HSCODE applied for Catalogues is 49-1-10-20-0
The taxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... is applied on the total sum of item cost, insurance cost and shipment cost.
The custom/import taxes are:
General duty is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 1 is NULL
The average VAT rate applicable in India is 0.18
Note: If the special tariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate is NULL then general duty is applicable.
The other taxes applicable are:
Landing Charge
Countervailing dutyAn additional tax imposed on certain imported goods which ha...
Countervailing dutyAn additional tax imposed on certain imported goods which ha... CESS
CIF Countervailing DutyAn additional tax imposed on certain imported goods which ha...
CEX
Additional CVD
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To get the accurate amount, calculate here
Calculation method:
Customs Duties or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... and taxes will be pending and need to be cleared while importing goods into India whether by a private individual or a commercial entity.
The valuation method is CIF.
Below table provide the Duty and Sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... for India:
| Duty Rates | Average Duty Rate | Sales Tax(GST) | Threshold on goods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% to 150% (Some electronic goods are duty free) | 11.9% | No Sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... | All goods are subjected to duty |
- Landing Charge: 1% CIF
- Countervailing DutyAn additional tax imposed on certain imported goods which ha...: (0% or 12% (CIFD + Landing charges))
- CEX: 3% Countervailing dutyAn additional tax imposed on certain imported goods which ha...
- CESS: (Duty + CEX + Countervailing DutyAn additional tax imposed on certain imported goods which ha...)
- Additional CVD: 4%(CIFD +Landing charges + Countervailing dutyAn additional tax imposed on certain imported goods which ha... + CESS + CEX))
For more information about the taxes: please refer this.
For more information about calculation of taxes with example please refer Import duty calculation website.
Prohibited Items:
- Antiques (breakable and/or fragile)
- Asbestos
- Furs
- Hazardous or combustible materials (as defined in IATA Regulations)
- Dangerous goods, haz. or comb. mats
- Gambling devices
- Ivory
- Pornography
Other related items:
Book covers of leather
Harry potter and the sorcerer’s stone
Children’s book
Workshop manual
Manuals
prayer books and other religious books
Maps
Guitar tab
Travel guides
Catalogues
Magazines
Newspapers