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Import Duty on Multivitamin in India (HSN 2106)

How much is import duty on Multivitamin in India?

Import duty on Multivitamin 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 $105 (₹10,011) consignment the all-in duty is about ₹5,700, for a landed cost near ₹15,711. Rates verified 29 June 2026.

Duty breakdown for Multivitamin (HSN 2106)

CIF value (sample $105)₹10,011
+ Basic Customs Duty (BCD 30%)₹3,003
+ Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD)₹300
+ IGST (18%)₹2,397
= Total duty + GST ≈ 57% of CIF₹5,700
Sample landed cost₹15,711

Effective rate is FX-independent; the ₹ figures use the live checkout rate (₹95.34/USD) and a sample $105 consignment. Your actual duty scales with your CIF value.

Before you import Multivitamin — know these flags

  • FSSAI clearance required — this is a food article; customs won't release it without clearance
  • Most-held courier category — supplement parcels are routinely stopped, returned or destroyed
  • Commercial imports need an FSSAI licence + compliant labels; “personal use” is officer's discretion — often refused

Importing multivitamins into India attracts a layered duty structure that pushes the final landed cost well above the US shelf price. The base customs duty (BCD) is 30% on the CIF value, on which a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge is levied, and then 18% IGST is applied on the cumulative amount — resulting in an effective duty of 56.94% on the CIF value. On top of that, you pay international freight, insurance, customs clearance fees, and card or forex charges, which is why the total cost often surprises first-time importers. CrowCrowCrow handles all of this for you: every multivitamin is delivered duty-paid to your doorstep in India, with the final price shown in rupees — no hidden charges, no customs paperwork on your end.

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FAQs: importing Multivitamin to India

How much import duty is charged on multivitamins in India?
Multivitamins classified under HSN 2106 attract a BCD of 30%, a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the BCD, and 18% IGST on the cumulative value. The effective duty works out to 56.94% on the CIF (cost + insurance + freight) value of the shipment.
What is the HSN code for multivitamins imported into India?
Multivitamins and similar food supplements fall under HSN code 2106. This classification determines the applicable BCD rate and is used by Indian customs to assess your shipment at the port of entry.
Does the country of origin change the import duty on multivitamins?
For most countries, including the US, the duty structure remains the same. However, if the multivitamin originates from a country that has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, preferential or reduced duty rates may apply subject to rules-of-origin compliance.
Why are imported multivitamins so expensive, and can the duty be avoided?
The high landed cost comes from the 56.94% effective duty stack, plus freight, insurance, and clearance charges. The duty cannot be legally avoided — it is mandatory on all commercial and personal imports. CrowCrowCrow absorbs the complexity by delivering every product duty-paid, so you pay one transparent rupee price with no surprise bills.

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.