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Import Duty on Protein Powder in India (HSN 2106)

How much is import duty on Protein Powder in India?

Import duty on Protein Powder 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 $100 (₹9,440) consignment the all-in duty is about ₹5,375, for a landed cost near ₹14,815. Rates verified 29 June 2026.

Duty breakdown for Protein Powder (HSN 2106)

CIF value (sample $100)₹9,440
+ Basic Customs Duty (BCD 30%)₹2,832
+ Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD)₹283
+ IGST (18%)₹2,260
= Total duty + GST ≈ 57% of CIF₹5,375
Sample landed cost₹14,815

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 protein powder into India attracts a Basic Customs Duty of 30% on the CIF value, plus a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge applied on the BCD, followed by 18% IGST calculated on the cumulative CIF + BCD + SWS amount — yielding an effective duty incidence of 56.94% on the CIF value. That means a product priced at, say, $30 abroad can nearly double once freight, insurance, customs clearance fees, and card or forex mark-ups are added. CrowCrowCrow handles every layer of this process for you: we import, clear, and deliver protein powder duty-paid, priced in rupees, straight to your door.

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FAQs: importing Protein Powder to India

How much import duty applies on protein powder imported into India?
Protein powder under HSN 2106 attracts 30% BCD, a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the BCD, and 18% IGST on the total — resulting in an effective duty of 56.94% on the CIF value.
What is the HSN code for protein powder imports in India?
Protein powder and similar food supplements are classified under HSN code 2106, which is the category used at Indian customs for clearance.
Does the country of origin change the import duty on protein powder?
No — the BCD, SWS, and IGST rates remain the same regardless of origin, unless a specific Free Trade Agreement with that country provides a concessional rate.
Why is imported protein powder so expensive, and can the duty be avoided?
The stacked BCD, SWS, and IGST — plus freight, insurance, and clearance costs — push the landed price well above the foreign retail price. These duties are mandatory on import and cannot be legally avoided.

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.