Import duty on garments from India to Papua New Guinea
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Dress in cotton, woven · India → Papua New Guinea
20% import duty
the standard rate; India has no trade agreement with lower garment duty here.
Plus 10% GST at import, which VAT/GST-registered importers usually recover.
Full breakdown and calculator →Duty on garments from India to Papua New Guinea, by product and fabric, from Customs Tariff Act 1990 - HS 2022 Import & Export Tariff (operative 1 Jan 2022), PNG Customs Service. Choose a product for HS codes by fabric, a worked example and a calculator.
All garments at a glance
| Product | Usual HS heading | Standard (MFN) duty | With India preference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresses | 6204.42 / 6104.43 | 20% | — |
| Kaftans | 6204.42 | 15–20% | — |
| Skirts | 6204.52 / 6104.53 | 20% | — |
| Scarves and stoles | 6214.90 / 6117.10 | 15–20% | — |
Trade agreement with India
India has no trade agreement with preferential garment rates here; the standard rate applies.
Papua New Guinea GST: 10%
Clothing carries Papua New Guinea's 10% GST, charged at import on the customs value plus duty.
Getting it back with a VAT/GST registration
A business registered for it normally claims it back as input tax on its return; your customs broker will confirm.
Sourcing from India? We make these garments.
KK Fashion Exports manufactures and exports kaftans, dresses, skirts, scarves and resortwear from India. We issue the certificate of origin for every qualifying shipment and help your broker claim the lower duty.
Sources
- GST (import GST 10%; only non-official sources found for the rate) — Papua New Guinea — businessadvantagepng.com. Checked 2026-10-07.
- Customs Tariff Act 1990 - HS 2022 Import & Export Tariff (operative 1 Jan 2022), PNG Customs Service — customs.gov.pg. Checked 2026-10-07.
Indicative estimate built from official tariff sources, not a customs ruling. The duty your customs authority charges depends on the exact classification, origin proof and valuation of your shipment; confirm with your customs broker before you rely on it.
