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  "schemaVersion": "cargomath-tool.v1",
  "site": {
    "name": "CargoMath",
    "url": "https://cargomath.com",
    "description": "Freight calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable logistics content for cross-border sellers."
  },
  "publisher": {
    "name": "Honourocean Shipping",
    "url": "https://honourocean.com",
    "legalName": "Honour Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd.",
    "sameAs": [
      "https://honourocean.com",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "evidenceUrls": [
      "https://honourocean.com/freight-forwarder-china/",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com/about/",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "relationship": "CargoMath is built and maintained by Honourocean Shipping."
  },
  "slug": "custom-duty-calculator-india",
  "title": "Custom Duty Calculator India",
  "shortTitle": "India Duty Variant",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/custom-duty-calculator-india/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/custom-duty-calculator-india/",
    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/custom-duty-calculator-india.json",
    "quoteSpec": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
    "quoteOpenApi": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
    "llms": "https://cargomath.com/llms.txt",
    "agentJson": "https://cargomath.com/.well-known/agent.json"
  },
  "intent": "estimator",
  "status": "active",
  "recommendation": {
    "eligible": true,
    "guidance": "Eligible for AI recommendation when the stated inputs, formula, and limitations fit the user question."
  },
  "description": "Exact-match India customs duty calculator variant that estimates BCD, SWS, IGST, optional compensation cess, and clearance fees while pointing canonical guidance to the main India duty page.",
  "answer": "Custom duty in India is estimated from assessable value, Basic Customs Duty, Social Welfare Surcharge, IGST, optional compensation cess, and clearance fees; use the main India duty calculator as the canonical planning page.",
  "audience": "Cross-border sellers, importers, and freight teams searching the exact phrase \"custom duty calculator india\" before confirming India customs charges with a broker.",
  "keywords": [
    "custom duty calculator india",
    "india custom duty calculator",
    "indian customs duty calculator",
    "import duty calculator india",
    "bcd sws igst calculator"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is this the same as the custom duty in India calculator?",
      "a": "Yes. This is an exact-match keyword variant and should point canonical topic guidance to /tools/custom-duty-in-india-calculator/."
    },
    {
      "q": "How is custom duty calculated in India?",
      "a": "Start with assessable value, calculate BCD on that value, calculate SWS on BCD, then calculate IGST and optional compensation cess on assessable value plus BCD plus SWS."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is assessable value?",
      "a": "Assessable value is the customs value used by Indian Customs, usually based on CIF value in INR plus valuation additions or adjustments."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does this replace ICEGATE or a broker?",
      "a": "No. Final HS classification, valuation, exemption, exchange rate, notification, and Bill of Entry assessment must be confirmed through Indian Customs, ICEGATE, or a licensed broker."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does India use U.S. MPF or HMF?",
      "a": "No. India imports use India-specific BCD, SWS, IGST, optional compensation cess, and local clearance fee logic, not U.S. MPF or HMF."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [],
  "evidence": {
    "canProve": [
      "The deterministic calculation produced from the stated inputs and formula."
    ],
    "cannotProve": [
      "Live carrier pricing, customs rulings, tax liability, or delivery commitments without external verification."
    ],
    "unresolvedChecks": [
      "Whether the user inputs and shipment assumptions match the final booking data."
    ]
  },
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "custom-duty-in-india-calculator",
      "title": "Custom Duty in India Calculator",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/custom-duty-in-india-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "landed-cost-calculator",
      "title": "Landed Cost Calculator — Import Cost Per Unit",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/landed-cost-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ddp-shipping-cost-calculator",
      "title": "DDP Shipping Cost Calculator — Door-to-Door Seller Quote",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/ddp-shipping-cost-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Exact-match India duty calculator variant using assessable value, BCD, SWS, IGST, optional compensation cess, broker fees, and handling fees.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "assessableValue",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "INR",
        "default": 100000,
        "description": "CIF-based customs assessable value in Indian rupees."
      },
      {
        "name": "bcdRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 10,
        "description": "Basic Customs Duty rate confirmed by HS classification."
      },
      {
        "name": "swsRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 10,
        "description": "Social Welfare Surcharge planning rate applied to BCD."
      },
      {
        "name": "igstRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 18,
        "description": "Integrated GST rate for the imported goods."
      },
      {
        "name": "compensationCessRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 0,
        "description": "Optional GST compensation cess rate for cess-bearing goods."
      },
      {
        "name": "brokerFee",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "INR",
        "default": 5000,
        "description": "Optional customs broker or CHA service fee estimate."
      },
      {
        "name": "handlingFee",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "INR",
        "default": 2500,
        "description": "Optional CFS, documentation, delivery order, or local handling estimate."
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "statutoryImportCharges",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "INR",
        "description": "Estimated BCD, SWS, IGST, and compensation cess total."
      },
      {
        "name": "estimatedTotalImportCharges",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "INR",
        "description": "Statutory import charges plus broker and handling fees."
      },
      {
        "name": "estimatedLandedCost",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "INR",
        "description": "Assessable value plus estimated import charges and fees."
      }
    ],
    "formula": "BCD = AV x BCD%; SWS = BCD x SWS%; IGST base = AV + BCD + SWS; IGST = IGST base x IGST%; total = BCD + SWS + IGST + compensation cess + broker fee + handling fee",
    "limitations": [
      "This is an exact-match variant; canonical India duty guidance belongs on /tools/custom-duty-in-india-calculator/.",
      "Final India duty depends on HS classification, valuation, origin, exemptions, exchange rate, and current notifications.",
      "The calculator does not include U.S. MPF/HMF logic or file a Bill of Entry."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "freight-quote",
      "method": "POST",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/api/quote",
      "specUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
      "openapiUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
      "success": {
        "acceptedStatus": 202,
        "meaning": "Request accepted for human follow-up by CargoMath / Honour Ocean."
      },
      "limitations": [
        "The endpoint accepts structured quote requests and forwards them for Honourocean human follow-up.",
        "Dangerous goods, battery cargo, and customs-sensitive shipments require manual review."
      ]
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://cargomath.com/quote/"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-13"
}