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Import Duty on Electric Kettle in India (HSN 8516)

How much is import duty on Electric Kettle in India?

Import duty on Electric Kettle in India is about 44% of the CIF value (HSN 8516) — Basic Customs Duty 20% + 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the BCD + 18% IGST. On a sample $160 (₹15,254) consignment the all-in duty is about ₹6,706, for a landed cost near ₹21,960. Rates verified 29 June 2026.

Duty breakdown for Electric Kettle (HSN 8516)

CIF value (sample $160)₹15,254
+ Basic Customs Duty (BCD 20%)₹3,051
+ Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD)₹305
+ IGST (18%)₹3,350
= Total duty + GST ≈ 44% of CIF₹6,706
Sample landed cost₹21,960

Effective rate is FX-independent; the ₹ figures use the live checkout rate (₹95.34/USD) and a sample $160 consignment. Your actual duty scales with your CIF value.

Before you import Electric Kettle — know these flags

  • 120V vs 230V — a “120V only” label means it burns out on Indian power; “100–240V” works with a plug adapter
  • Bulky = expensive freight — volumetric weight inflates the CIF that duty is charged on
  • BIS quality-control orders apply to commercial appliance imports

Importing an electric kettle into India attracts a layered duty structure that pushes the final landed cost well above the sticker price you see abroad. The base customs duty (BCD) is 20% on the CIF value, on which a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge is levied, and then 18% IGST is applied on the cumulative total — bringing the effective duty outlay to 43.96% of the CIF value. On top of that, you still pay freight, insurance, clearance fees, and card or forex margins, which is why the rupee cost at your door can feel surprisingly high. CrowCrowCrow handles all of this for you: we import the kettle, clear it through customs, and deliver it to your address in India at a single, duty-paid price in rupees.

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FAQs: importing Electric Kettle to India

How much import duty is charged on an electric kettle imported into India?
Electric kettles classified under HSN 8516 attract a 20% Basic Customs Duty, a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the BCD, and 18% IGST on the cumulative value. Together, this works out to an effective duty of 43.96% on the CIF (cost, insurance, and freight) value of the kettle.
What is the HSN code for electric kettles in India?
Electric kettles fall under HSN code 8516 in India's customs tariff. This code covers electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters, and it is the code used to determine the applicable duty rate at the time of import.
Does the country I buy the electric kettle from change the import duty?
For most countries, the duty remains the same because India applies the standard BCD rate regardless of origin. However, if the kettle is imported from a country with which India has a Free Trade Agreement — such as Japan or South Korea under respective trade pacts — a concessional or zero BCD rate may apply, subject to rules of origin.
Why does an imported electric kettle end up so expensive, and can the duty be avoided?
The final price is high because the 43.96% effective duty is calculated on the CIF value, and you also bear shipping, insurance, and payment processing costs. The duty cannot be legally avoided on a commercial import, but buying through CrowCrowCrow means the duty is already settled — you pay one transparent rupee price with no surprise charges on delivery.

Estimate only — not tax or customs advice. Verify current rates with Indian Customs (CBIC) / ICEGATE before importing. India import duty is set by the HSN code + CIF value and is the same from any origin country except FTA partners. Rates verified 29 June 2026.

By Ravi Shrivastav, founder, CrowCrowCrow.