As an importer, you must aware of the Assessable value and other value calculations.
Therefore why here I covered everything you need to know.
Carefully check the calculation provided in this article, If you have any queries please ask in the comment box.
Hello, friends welcome to another fresh article of “IndianCustoms.Info”. Here in this article, I explained how to calculate Assessable value, IGST Value, customs duty, and Landed value.
Once when I search on google to know the latest method to calculate AV. I did not find any updated calculation method.
After checking lots of sites, I came to know that all the sites providing an old method of calculating the assessable value.
Wasting lots of time on the internet I find that On 26th September 2017, the calculation method of AV was changed.
But still, none of the sites updates the new method of AV calculation. So, I decided to explain the new method of AV calculation on this blog.
I’m sure that this article will solve all your queries regarding the Assessable value, IGST Value, customs duty, and Landed value calculation.
This article contains all the methods of calculating values covered under import customs clearance.
If you think anything missing or you are confused about any method please ask your queries in the comment box.
Table of Contents
How To Calculate Assessable Value?
If you want to know the AV calculation method in Hindi you can also watch the below video or continue the read article.
In the above video, I had explained how you can calculate the AV by using our Import Duty Calculator.
By using our Import duty calculator you can easily calculate the IGST Value, customs duty, Landed value, etc.
Let’s continue the article!
Mainly AV is calculated for the calculation of customs duty.
To calculate the AV, You need to calculate the CIF value.
As per Circular 39/2017-Customs, The CIF value and Assessable value are the same.
CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) value is the total value of “Invoice value + Insurance + Freight + Ex-work charges (If any)”.
- Invoice Value = Rs.1000/-
- Insurance Value = Rs. 11.25/-
- Freight Value = Rs.200/-
Rs.1000 (Invoice Value) + Rs. 11.25 (Insurance Value) + Rs.200 (Freight Value) = Rs.1211.25/- (CIF value)
CIF value = Rs.1211.25/- (Assessable Value)
Note:- The above calculation is for FOB & Ex-Work shipments.
How To Calculate Customs Duty?
Customs duty is calculated on the basis of AV. Here below I had explained the complete calculation process.
Before start, you need to under what is the total customs duty and what included in total customs duty.
In normal import Customs duty is the total of BCS, SWS & IGST.
- BCD – Basic customs Duty
- SWS – Social Welfare Surcharge
- IGST – Integrated Goods and Services Tax
If BCD (Basic Duty) is 10%, SWS (Social welfare surcharge) is 10%, and IGST is 18%
BCD:- Rs.1211.25/- (AV) x 10% = RS.121.125/- (Basic Duty).
SWS:- Rs.121.125 (Basic Duty) x 10% = Rs.12.1125/- (Social welfare surcharge)
IGST:- [Rs.1211.25 (AV) + Rs.121.125 (BCD) + Rs.12.1125/- (SWS)] x 18% = Rs.242.00775/- (IGST Amount)
Total Customs duty (Excluding IGST amount) = Rs.133.2375/-
Total Customs duty (Including IGST amount) = Rs.375.24525/-
You can also use our Import Duty calculator to calculate this value.
How To Calculate IGST Assessable Value?
Igst assessable value calculation is very simple.
To calculate IGST AV you need to add Assessable Value + Basic Customs Duty + Social Welfare Charges.
For Example:-
IGST value Calculation :- Rs.1211.25 (AV) + Rs.121.125 (BCD) + Rs.12.1125/- (SWS) = Rs.1344.4875/- (IGST Value)
How To Calculate Landed Value?
If you have already calculated the AV and BCD, then Landed value calculation very easy for you.
To calculate the Landed value you need to Add the Assessable value (AV) and basic customs duty (BCD).
For Example:-
Assessable value (AV) = Rs.1211.25/- + Basic Customs Duty (BCD) = RS.121.125/-
Landed Value = 1,332.375 (LV)
“I hope now you understand the new method of AV calculation for import customs duty in India. Comment below if anyone has any suggestions or queries regarding the Assessable Value, IGST Value, and Customs duty calculation.”
What is the scope of change in assessable value calculation in the future.
Assessable value calculation may change in the future but no guarantee for the same.
If there are any changes happen in the coming future I will update the same in this article.
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Admin
(IndianCustoms.Info)
Invoce amount in usd is 19528 dollar Invoice value cif inr is 1374771.20 freight is 44000 and insurance 1279 rs what is the assessable value please forward in mail
Mr. Kiran Kumar,
CIF value means “Cost, Insurance, Freight“.
In this case, You already have CIF value,
CIF value is your assessable value.
WE HAVE IMPORTED SEVERAL CONSIGNMENTS AND IN ALL CASES THE FREIGHT ( ACTUAL ) WAS CONSIDERED FOR CALCULATION OF AV. THIS WAS ABOUT 12-14% OF COST. IN ONE CASE IT WAS TAKEN AS 20%FOR THE PURPOSE OF CALCULATING AV ( THIS WAS A COURIER SHIPMENT). .THE ACTUAL FREIGHT WAS 2%.. WHAT COULD BE THE REASONS FOR CONSIDERING THIS HIGH FREIGHT FOR CALCULATING AV
Your clearing agent may use 20% of freight instead of the actual freight at the time of B.E filing.
Dear Sir,
if i received a quotation in FOB value then how can i considered the value of ocean/air freight and insurance value.
Freight 20% of FOB value and insurance 1.125% is thumb rule or it is valid for calculate CIF value.
If you get FOB value and want to calculate CIF value then you need to consider freight as 20% of FOB value and Insurance as 1.125% of FOB value.
Thanks a lot sir for your reply.
Sir, if calculate the price of CIF from FOB then from where i can get the custom dust of Import country.
Dear Admin can you please share the notification or rule , in that its mention to add or calculate insurance and freight as 1.125% and 20c% freight ..
Is it kind of fixed formula to get CIF value? Can we use all the time to calculate?
Yes, you can use this formula for all time.
Please what is the resent price of CIF for India
Hi Ikechukwu,
Invoice value + Freight + Insurance + Mic (If any) = CIF value.
Sir, Many times it is seen that there is substantial difference in actual import turnover data and data available with Income Tax Authority (as submitted by the CBEC under information sharing protocol). In one of my friends case, total import purchase is 3.62 crore, but data available with Income Tax Department-India shows that total invoice value is Rs.9.57 crore and assessable value post assessment is Rs. 57 Lakhs. IT authorities are asking repeated clarification on this point. He is in a fix how to clear this. Can you please elaborate on this? Thanking you in advance.
Hi A Sikadar,
MAny time the assessable value is different them your CIF value, It’s because your actual freight is more than 20% of the Invoice value.
Hi sir,
I am very new to this industry.You have explained well such a way any new commer like me learn easily.
But I have a doubt.
What is FOB value ?
Who will give the Fob value ?
What’s the present custom duty for plastic products?
Thank you sir.
Hi Ponraj,
FOB value means the value before adding Freight and Insurance charges. The standard duty of Plastic products is BCD: 15%, SWS: 10%, IGST: 18% this duty structure may be change according to your product.
Hello sir,
I want to buy a product so for custom charges the actual value of the product will be taken or the discounted price with which I bought?
Thank you
HI Wap,
I can’t understand your question.
Dear Sir
if freight amount is 10000 basic+20% fuel surcharge(2000)+18% GST( 2160) then what value to be mentioned in BOE? either 12000(10000+2000) or 14160? as fedex put 14160 while dhl consider 12000 . what is actual concept.
as per my it should be only 12000 bcoz gst is tax & already in BOE there is GST on duty amount so it cant considered GST on GST.
& by this method BCD amount varies.
so please clear this concept. if there is any proof please publish.
Hi Girish Jain,
At the time of customs clearance, CHA must enter the full value of freight mentioned in the freight certificate, it does not matter that value includes IGST or not.
Hi
I am trying to import goods from overseas
I have an offer with CIF, that means I have to pay customs against CIF ?
Is there any way We can exclude Freight and Insurance from Customs duty while importing as CIF?
Hi Naga,
Freight and Insurance already include in CIF value, So, you need to pay customs duty on freight & insurance. there is no option to avoid it.