Tariff Checker
Look up import duty rates across 16 major export markets — USA, UAE, EU, China, Australia & more
Check Import Duty
Countries Covered
How to Use This Tool
- Find your HS code — use our HS Code Finder if you don't know it
- Enter the HS code in the field (4–10 digits)
- Select the destination country from the dropdown
- Click "Check Tariff Rate" to see the import duty
What is a Tariff Checker for Exporters?
The Tariff Checker is a free tool that lets Indian exporters look up the import duty rate that their destination country charges on a specific product (identified by its HS code). Before you finalise pricing for an international buyer, knowing the tariff they will pay at their end is critical — a 25% import tariff on your product in the US can make your goods uncompetitive compared to suppliers from countries with 0% tariff under a US FTA.
Tariff data is especially important when exploring new markets or comparing export destinations. Two countries that seem equally attractive may have very different duty environments for your specific product — and that difference can determine whether your buyer can afford to import from you.
Why Import Tariffs Matter to Indian Exporters
As an Indian exporter, you are not the one paying the tariff — your buyer is. But the tariff directly affects:
- Your competitiveness — a buyer sourcing from a country with 0% tariff (FTA partner) faces lower total cost vs importing from India at 15% tariff
- Your buyer's landed cost — a higher tariff means your buyer pays more in total, reducing their profit and willingness to pay you a higher price
- Your pricing negotiations — when you know the buyer pays 20% duty on top of your price, you can work backwards to find a price that keeps their total cost competitive
- Market selection — you may find that a market with slightly lower demand but zero tariff is more profitable than a high-demand market with punishing tariffs
MFN Rate vs FTA Rate — What's the Difference?
Countries apply two types of tariff rates:
- MFN (Most Favoured Nation) Rate — the standard rate applied to all WTO member countries including India. This is the default rate if no FTA exists.
- FTA (Free Trade Agreement) Rate — a preferential (lower or zero) rate applied to countries that have signed a trade agreement. For example, India has FTAs with UAE, ASEAN, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. Exports to these countries may attract 0% or significantly lower tariffs vs the MFN rate.
Key Countries and Their FTA Status with India
| Country | FTA with India | Tariff Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | Yes — CEPA (2022) | 0% on 90%+ of Indian goods |
| ASEAN (Malaysia, Thailand etc) | Yes — AIFTA (2010) | Reduced rates on most goods |
| Australia | Yes — ECTA (2022) | 0% on 96% of Indian exports |
| USA | No FTA currently | MFN rates apply |
| EU | Under negotiation | MFN rates currently apply |
| Japan | Yes — IJCEPA (2011) | Reduced rates on most goods |
How to Use the Tariff Checker
- Find your product's HS Code — use the HS Code Finder if you don't know it.
- Enter the HS Code in the search box — 4, 6, or 8 digit codes are accepted.
- Select the destination country where your buyer is importing the goods.
- Click Check Tariff Rate to see the MFN and FTA rate (if applicable).
- Use the result to adjust your pricing or identify better-value export markets.