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Import Duty on Sunscreen Spf 50 in India (HSN 3304)

How much is import duty on Sunscreen Spf 50 in India?

Import duty on Sunscreen Spf 50 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 Sunscreen Spf 50 (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 sunscreen SPF 50 into India attracts a layered duty stack that pushes the landed cost well above the sticker price you see abroad. Customs applies a 20% Basic Customs Duty on the CIF value, a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge calculated on that BCD, and 18% IGST on the cumulative total — working out to an effective duty of 43.96% on the CIF value. On top of that, freight, insurance, clearance fees and card or forex margins add further cost before the product reaches your door. CrowCrowCrow handles all of this for you, delivering genuine US sunscreen SPF 50 duty-paid in rupees with no hidden charges at checkout.

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FAQs: importing Sunscreen Spf 50 to India

How much import duty applies to sunscreen SPF 50 in India?
Sunscreen SPF 50 attracts a 20% Basic Customs Duty, a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the BCD, and 18% IGST on the cumulative value, giving an effective duty of 43.96% on the CIF (cost, insurance, freight) value.
What is the HSN code for sunscreen SPF 50?
Sunscreen SPF 50 falls under HSN code 3304, which covers beauty and skincare preparations. This classification determines the applicable BCD and IGST rates at Indian customs.
Does the country of origin change the import duty on sunscreen?
No — the duty rates are the same regardless of origin, unless the exporting country has a Free Trade Agreement with India that specifically covers HSN 3304. For most origins, the 43.96% effective duty applies uniformly.
Why is imported sunscreen so expensive, and can the duty be avoided?
The landed cost is high because BCD, Social Welfare Surcharge, IGST, freight, insurance and clearance fees all stack on top of the foreign retail price. The duty cannot be legally avoided — it is mandatory on all commercial and personal imports cleared through Indian customs.

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.