Import Duty on Pet Food in India (HSN 2309)
How much is import duty on Pet Food in India?
Import duty on Pet Food in India is about 44% of the CIF value (HSN 2309) — 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 Pet Food (HSN 2309)
| 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 pet food into India attracts a Basic Customs Duty of 20% on the CIF value, a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge levied on the BCD, and 18% IGST calculated on the cumulative total, bringing the effective duty outlay to 43.96% on the CIF value alone. On top of that, the landed cost climbs further once ocean or air freight, marine insurance, port clearance charges, card-issuer forex markups and domestic logistics are factored in, which is why the final price in rupees can feel significantly higher than the sticker price abroad. CrowCrowCrow sources US pet food, clears it through Indian customs and delivers it to your door fully duty-paid, so you pay a single transparent rupee amount with no hidden port or tax surprises.
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