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Import Duty on Moisturizer Cream in India (HSN 3304)

How much is import duty on Moisturizer Cream in India?

Import duty on Moisturizer Cream 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 $35 (₹3,337) consignment the all-in duty is about ₹1,467, for a landed cost near ₹4,804. Rates verified 29 June 2026.

Duty breakdown for Moisturizer Cream (HSN 3304)

CIF value (sample $35)₹3,337
+ Basic Customs Duty (BCD 20%)₹667
+ Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD)₹67
+ IGST (18%)₹733
= Total duty + GST ≈ 44% of CIF₹1,467
Sample landed cost₹4,804

Effective rate is FX-independent; the ₹ figures use the live checkout rate (₹95.34/USD) and a sample $35 consignment. Your actual duty scales with your CIF value.

Before you import Moisturizer Cream — know these flags

  • CDSCO cosmetic rules apply — multiple units of one SKU look commercial and can be held
  • A single unit for personal use generally clears
  • Strong actives, SPF and “growth” claims get extra scrutiny as drug/cosmetic borderline

Importing a moisturiser cream into India attracts a layered duty structure that pushes the final landed cost well beyond the sticker price you see abroad. The base Customs Duty (BCD) is 20% on the CIF value (cost plus freight plus insurance). On top of that, a Social Welfare Surcharge of 10% is levied on the BCD itself, and then Integrated GST (IGST) of 18% is applied on the cumulative value. Together, this stack works out to an effective duty of 43.96% on the CIF value. Add international shipping, insurance, customs clearance fees, and card or foreign-exchange charges, and the total you pay at home is noticeably higher than the overseas retail price. CrowCrowCrow handles all of this for you — every product is delivered duty-paid in Indian rupees, so there are no surprise charges at your door.

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FAQs: importing Moisturizer Cream to India

How much import duty applies to moisturiser cream in India?
Moisturiser cream classified under HSN code 3304 attracts a Basic Customs Duty of 20%, plus a Social Welfare Surcharge of 10% on the BCD, and IGST of 18% on the cumulative value. The combined effective duty comes to 43.96% on the CIF (cost, insurance, freight) value.
What is the HSN code for moisturiser cream?
The Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code for moisturiser cream04, which falls under the broader category of beauty and skincare preparations. This code is used by Indian customs to classify the product and determine the applicable duty rates.
Does the country of origin change the import duty on moisturiser cream?
No, the BCD rate of 20% applies regardless of where the moisturiser cream is shipped from. The only exception is if India has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the origin country that offers a concessional or zero-duty rate on this HSN code.
Why is imported moisturiser cream so expensive, and can the duty be avoided?
The high landed cost comes from the combined 43.96% duty stack on the CIF value, plus shipping, insurance, clearance fees, and forex charges. The duty cannot be legally avoided — importing without paying applicable customs levies is an offence. However, buying through CrowCrowCrow means the duty is already settled upfront, so you pay a single transparent price in rupees with no hidden costs.

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.