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Import Duty on Hyaluronic Acid Serum in India (HSN 3304)

How much is import duty on Hyaluronic Acid Serum in India?

Import duty on Hyaluronic Acid Serum in India is about 44% of the CIF value (HSN 3304) — Basic Customs Duty 20% + 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the BCD + 18% IGST. On a sample $100 (₹9,440) consignment the all-in duty is about ₹4,150, for a landed cost near ₹13,590. Rates verified 29 June 2026.

Duty breakdown for Hyaluronic Acid Serum (HSN 3304)

CIF value (sample $100)₹9,440
+ Basic Customs Duty (BCD 20%)₹1,888
+ Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD)₹189
+ IGST (18%)₹2,073
= Total duty + GST ≈ 44% of CIF₹4,150
Sample landed cost₹13,590

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 Hyaluronic Acid Serum into India attracts a layered duty stack that pushes the landed cost well beyond the US shelf price. The assessable value (CIF — cost, insurance, and freight) is first hit with a 20% Basic Customs Duty (HSN 3304), on which a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge is added, and then 18% IGST is applied on the cumulative total, yielding an effective duty of 43.96% on the CIF value. On top of that, you pay international shipping, insurance, card or forex fees, and clearance charges — so the final bill is often far higher than expected. CrowCrowCrow handles all of this for you: every product is delivered duty-paid in rupees, with no hidden levies or paperwork on your end.

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FAQs: importing Hyaluronic Acid Serum to India

How much import duty is charged on Hyaluronic Acid Serum in India?
The effective duty comes to 43.96% of the CIF value, made up of 20% Basic Customs Duty, a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the BCD, and 18% IGST applied on the cumulative amount.
What is the HSN code for Hyaluronic Acid Serum?
Hyaluronic Acid Serum falls under HSN code 3304, which covers beauty and skincare preparations. This classification determines the 20% BCD rate applied at Indian customs.
Does the country of origin change the import duty on skincare serums?
For most countries, the duty remains the same regardless of origin. However, if the product comes from a nation with which India has a Free Trade Agreement, preferential rates may apply subject to rules-of-origin compliance.
Why is imported skincare so expensive, and can the duty be avoided?
The cost stacks up because of the 43.96% duty on CIF value plus freight, insurance, and forex charges. The duty cannot be legally avoided on personal imports — it is mandatory, which is why CrowCrowCrow quotes everything duty-paid upfront so there are no surprises.

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 (2026).

By Ravi Shrivastav, founder, CrowCrowCrow.