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Batteries & power: US → India
Example: Power bank 10–20k mAh at $28, 0.4 kg → India. Forwarder, duty, Flipkart / Amazon IN fees.
NYtoRU presets (same as calculator)
Planning estimates only. Not legal or tax advice. Always verify duties, VAT/GST and marketplace rules before buying stock.
Example estimate
🔋 Power bank 10–20k mAh
Buy (US): $28.00 · Weight: 0.4 kg · qty 5 · Category surcharge: ×1.2
Lithium rules raise shipping cost; some corridors ban or delay these items.
How we calculate
- Ship USD = max(forwarder min, weight × $/kg) × category surcharge.
- Landed local = buy + shipping + duty estimate + marketplace logistics.
- Sell price is set so that after marketplace fee you hit the target margin (~30% in the example).
Local market notes
Customs / import: BCD + IGST + compensation cess; courier clearance дорогой; commercial import needs IEC.
Tax: GST slabs 5/12/18/28%; TCS на marketplace; GSTR filings.
Marketplaces: Flipkart, Amazon IN — high return rate, COD популярен.
Shipping: Delhivery/Blue Dart; last-mile сложный в tier-3.
Compliance: BIS для electronics, FSSAI для food/cosmetics, WPC для wireless.
Planning estimates only. Not legal or tax advice. Always verify duties, VAT/GST and marketplace rules before buying stock.
Pre-buy checklist
- Re-run with your real weight and buy price — presets do not replace your invoice.
- Check comparable listings on the marketplace, not only your target margin.
- Factor returns, certifications, and lithium/liquid restrictions.
- USD FX moves — leave a buffer on exchange rate.