Why are 3D Printers more expensive in India
compared to the international or US prices?
3D Printers are more expensive in India due to the following factors:
To see how this works, let us take an example. Let us take a machine that costs $1,600 in the US, which is about Rs. 1 lakh.
Cost of Machine: Rs. 1,00,000
International Shipping: Rs. 10,000 approx*
Customs Duties: about 29% (of the cost of the printer + shipping - this is the Indian customs regulation)
Customs Duties: Rs. 31,900
Total So Far: Rs. 1,41,900
GST @18%: Rs. 25,545
Grand Total: Rs. 1,67,445
*International Shipping is expensive as the printer boxes are large and heavy, and can easily cost between $200 to $300 per printer depending on the weight and size.
Q: So does it make sense to fly to the US, buy a printer and bring it in with my personal luggage?
A: No. Import of all printers is subject to BIS certification, so the customs will impound your printer at the airport. Import of 3D printers must be done through the proper channels with authorized clearance agents and documentation.
- International Shipping Prices
- Customs Duties
- Indian Taxes such as VAT or CST
To see how this works, let us take an example. Let us take a machine that costs $1,600 in the US, which is about Rs. 1 lakh.
Cost of Machine: Rs. 1,00,000
International Shipping: Rs. 10,000 approx*
Customs Duties: about 29% (of the cost of the printer + shipping - this is the Indian customs regulation)
Customs Duties: Rs. 31,900
Total So Far: Rs. 1,41,900
GST @18%: Rs. 25,545
Grand Total: Rs. 1,67,445
*International Shipping is expensive as the printer boxes are large and heavy, and can easily cost between $200 to $300 per printer depending on the weight and size.
Q: So does it make sense to fly to the US, buy a printer and bring it in with my personal luggage?
A: No. Import of all printers is subject to BIS certification, so the customs will impound your printer at the airport. Import of 3D printers must be done through the proper channels with authorized clearance agents and documentation.
