Gold customs duty calculator for India (2026)

Updated: 17 Oct 2026. Uses the live gold price.

Find out how much of your gold is duty-free and roughly how much customs duty you will pay when you land in India.

How the calculator works

Jewellery, abroad more than 1 year: 40 g (women) or 20 g (men) is duty-free. Duty applies only to the extra grams.
Abroad less than 1 year: jewellery is covered only by the general ₹75,000 allowance (assuming you have not used it on other goods).
Coins and bars: no free allowance. If you have stayed abroad at least six months you can bring up to 1 kg by paying the concessional duty, shown here as a range of 11% to 15% because reports of the May 2026 rate change differ.
Less than six months abroad: the gold concession does not apply and the general baggage rate (about 38.5%) is used.
Value is estimated from the live international gold price converted to rupees. Customs may use its own tariff value, so the real figure can differ.

Estimate only, not legal or tax advice. Confirm the duty with CBIC or airport customs before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

How is customs duty on gold calculated in India?

Duty is charged on the value of gold above your duty-free allowance. Jewellery up to 40 g (women) or 20 g (men) is free if you lived abroad over a year; coins and bars are always dutiable.

What is the customs duty rate on gold for passengers?

Eligible passengers (six months or more abroad) pay a concessional rate. Reports after the May 2026 duty change put it between 11% and 15%. Others pay the general baggage rate, about 38.5%.

Can I pay the duty in rupees at the airport?

Rules on payment can change. Check with airport customs before travel; some airports ask eligible passengers to pay gold duty in foreign currency.