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Import Duty on Whey Protein in India (HSN 2106)

How much is import duty on Whey Protein in India?

Import duty on Whey Protein 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 Whey Protein (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 whey protein into India attracts a Basic Customs Duty of 30% under HSN 2106, a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge calculated on the BCD, and 18% IGST on the cumulative value — resulting in an effective duty of 56.94% on the CIF value. On top of that, international freight, insurance, customs clearance fees, and card or forex charges push the final landed cost well beyond the sticker price you see abroad. CrowCrowCrow handles all of this for you, delivering genuine US whey protein to your doorstep in India at a single, transparent, duty-paid price in rupees.

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FAQs: importing Whey Protein to India

How much import duty does India charge on whey protein?
India levies a 30% Basic Customs Duty plus a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the BCD, followed by 18% IGST on the cumulative value. The effective total duty works out to 56.94% on the CIF (cost, insurance, freight) value of the shipment.
What is the HSN code for whey protein imports in India?
Whey protein and similar food supplements fall under HSN code 2106, which covers food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Does the country of origin change the import duty on whey protein?
No, the duty rate is the same regardless of whether the whey protein is shipped from the US, UK, or any other country — unless India has a Free Trade Agreement with that origin nation that specifically covers HSN 2106.
Why is imported whey protein so expensive, and can the duty be avoided?
The high landed cost comes from the 56.94% effective duty stack plus freight, insurance, and payment processing fees. The duty cannot be legally it is a mandatory government levy on all commercial and personal imports of this product category.

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.