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Yacht import duty and taxes in India
What gets added to an imported boat's price, and why landed cost is the figure to watch.
21 February 2026 · 1 min read
The overseas price is never the real number. Duty, GST, freight and commissioning decide the landed cost, and this is where first-time budgets most often go wrong.
What gets added
Import duty and GST apply to foreign-built boats, based on assessable value, and can add a substantial percentage. The figure depends on classification and use, as private and commercial boats are treated differently.
Freight and commissioning
Also budget for shipping, an arrival survey and commissioning. None of these appear in the seller's price.
How it changes the decision
Once calculated, a used boat already in India is often cheaper than importing new at the same spec.
Confirm the number early
Rates and classifications change. Mistakes can mean overpaying, or committing to something you can't afford. Talk to us before committing overseas.
