Key facts
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- De minimis
- No duty up to INR 0; tax always charged
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to INR 0 pay no customs duty. India uses the Indian rupee (INR).
Currency and customs tariff
India uses the Indian rupee (INR).
De minimis in India
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to INR 0 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for India, went live on border.bot on 9 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does India use for customs?
India uses the Indian rupee (INR). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in INR.
What is the de minimis threshold in India?
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to INR 0 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
Sources and updates
The de minimis thresholds for India come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.