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How do importers calculate landed cost for textile imports into India?

Landed cost is the total cost of importing a product to your warehouse — not just the purchase price. For textile imports into India, it includes:

Landed cost formula:

Landed Cost = FOB Price + Freight + Insurance + Customs Duty + IGST + Port Handling + CHA Fees + Inland Transport

Key duty components for textile imports:

ChargeRate (typical)
Basic Customs Duty (BCD)10–20% on fabric, 20–25% on garments
Social Welfare Surcharge10% of BCD
IGST (on CIF + duties)5% (fabric) or 12% (garments above ₹999)
Sea freight (China to Mumbai)$200–$600 per CBM typically
CHA and port charges₹8,000–₹25,000 per shipment
⚠️ Textile import duties in India are high — a Chinese fabric at $3/meter can land at ₹350–₹450/meter after all duties and charges. Always calculate full landed cost before comparing with domestic suppliers.
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