Customs & Duties

Import Duty on Bcaa Supplement in India (HSN 2106)

How much is import duty on Bcaa Supplement in India?

Import duty on Bcaa Supplement in India is about 57% of the CIF value (HSN 2106) — Basic Customs Duty 30% + 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the BCD + 18% IGST. On a sample $100 (₹9,440) consignment the all-in duty is about ₹5,375, for a landed cost near ₹14,815. Rates verified 29 June 2026.

Duty breakdown for Bcaa Supplement (HSN 2106)

CIF value (sample $100)	₹9,440
+ Basic Customs Duty (BCD 30%)	₹2,832
+ Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD)	₹283
+ IGST (18%)	₹2,260
= Total duty + GST ≈ 57% of CIF	₹5,375
Sample landed cost	₹14,815

Effective rate is FX-independent; the ₹ figures use the live checkout rate (₹94.40/USD) and a sample $100 consignment. Your actual duty scales with your CIF value.

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Importing BCAA supplements into India attracts a Basic Customs Duty of 30% under HSN code 2106, plus a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge calculated on the BCD, followed by 18% IGST on the cumulative CIF value plus duties — bringing the effective duty burden to 56.94% on the CIF value. On top of this, international freight, insurance, customs clearance fees, and card or forex markups push the final landed cost well beyond the sticker price you see abroad. CrowCrowCrow handles all of this for you: every product is delivered duty-paid in rupees, so there are no surprise charges at your door.

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FAQs: importing Bcaa Supplement to India

How much import duty applies to BCAA supplements in India?

BCAA supplements fall under HSN 2106 and attract 30% Basic Customs Duty, a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the BCD, and 18% IGST on the cumulative value — resulting in an effective duty of 56.94% on the CIF value.

What is the HSN code for BCAA supplements?

BCAA supplements are classified under HSN code 2106, which covers food preparations not elsewhere specified or included — the standard category for nutritional and sports supplements imported into India.

Does the country of origin change the import duty on BCAA supplements?

No, the duty structure is the same regardless of origin unless the shipment comes from a country with which India has a Free Trade Agreement that specifically covers HSN 2106. For most origins, including the US, the full 56.94% effective duty applies.

Why are imported BCAA supplements so expensive, and can the duty be avoided?

The high cost comes from the layered duty stack, plus freight, insurance, and forex charges. The duty cannot be legally avoided — it is mandatory on all commercial and personal imports of supplements into India.