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Indian ITC-HS · Tariff Item (8-digit)

HSN / HS Code 85171300

85171300
18% IGSTSchedule II

Smartphones

8517130018% IGST · Schedule II

Smartphones

Importing this at the standard rate costs ≈ ₹49.15 in duty for every ₹100 of shipment value. Source from ASEAN countries and BCD drops to 0% — a saving worth checking before you book.

Total duty (MFN)
49.15%
≈ ₹49.15 per ₹100 CIF

What will my shipment cost to land?

Enter your actual shipment value and where you're buying from. We compute the duty on top — the same stack customs applies at the port. Figures are indicative; verify on ICEGATE before filing.

FTA rates need a valid Certificate of Origin and Rules-of-Origin compliance — the preferential rate isn't automatic.
Goods value (CIF)₹10,00,000
Basic Customs Duty (0%)₹0
AIDC (4%)₹40,000
Social Welfare Surcharge (10%)₹4,000
IGST (18%)₹1,87,920
Total duty payable₹2,31,920
Total landed cost₹12,31,920
You save ₹2,59,600 vs sourcing at the standard rate.

Where to source to pay less

Basic Customs Duty under each Free Trade Agreement, sorted by best rate. Other duties (AIDC, SWS, IGST) still apply on top.

  • ASEAN countriesBest rate0%save 20pp
  • Japan0%save 20pp
  • Least Developed Countries0%save 20pp
  • Malaysia0%save 20pp
  • Nepal0%save 20pp
  • Philippines0%save 20pp
  • SAFTA (LDC) countries0%save 20pp
  • Sri Lanka0%save 20pp
  • the republic of Korea0%save 20pp
  • United Arab Emirats0%save 20pp
  • SAFTA countries5%save 15pp
  • MFN — no FTA (baseline)20%standard rate

Source: ITC MACMAP. Eligibility depends on Rules of Origin — consult the relevant FTA notification before filing.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Indian Customs Tariff — First Schedule (as on 30.06.2024, CBIC)·Last reviewed:

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Effective import duty stack

Live values from India's ICEGATE customs calculator, computed on an assessable value of ₹100.

Unitu
BCD

Basic Customs Duty — the headline tariff rate from the First Schedule.

20%₹20.00
AIDC

Agriculture Infrastructure & Development Cess — calculated on BCD.

20%₹4.00
SWS

Social Welfare Surcharge — calculated on (BCD + AIDC).

10%₹2.40
IGST

Integrated Goods and Services Tax — on (CIF + BCD + AIDC + SWS).

18%₹22.75Notif. 045/2025-I229
Total Duty49.15%₹49.15 per ₹100 of CIF
How it's calculated

For an assessable value of ₹100:

  1. BCD = AV × 20% = ₹20.00
  2. AIDC = BCD × 20% = ₹4.00
  3. SWS = (BCD + AIDC) × 10% = ₹2.40(exemption notifications exist for this code; verify eligibility)
  4. IGST = (AV + BCD + AIDC + SWS) × 18% = ₹22.75
  5. Total Duty = BCD + AIDC + SWS + IGST = ₹49.15 (49.15%)

Notifications and exemptions can lower the effective rate for specific goods or FTA partner countries. Cross-check against the latest CBIC circulars before filing.

FTA preferential rates

Basic Customs Duty (BCD) under each Free Trade Agreement India is party to. Sourced from ITC's Market Access Map (MACMAP, 2025). Other duties (AIDC, SWS, IGST, Cess) typically still apply on top — see the Effective duty stack above for those.

Best rate0%via ASEAN countries(−20 pp vs MFN)
MFN (no FTA)
20%
baseline
ASEAN countriesBest
0%
−20 pp vs MFN
Japan
0%
−20 pp vs MFN
Least Developed Countries
0%
−20 pp vs MFN
Malaysia
0%
−20 pp vs MFN
Nepal
0%
−20 pp vs MFN
Philippines
0%
−20 pp vs MFN
SAFTA (LDC) countries
0%
−20 pp vs MFN
Sri Lanka
0%
−20 pp vs MFN
the republic of Korea
0%
−20 pp vs MFN
United Arab Emirats
0%
−20 pp vs MFN
SAFTA countries
5%
−15 pp vs MFN
Source: ITC MACMAP · 2025 · Eligibility depends on Rules of Origin (RoO) — consult the relevant FTA notification before filing.
*REF CBIC INSTRUCTION NO 16/2022-CUS DTD 21-07-22 ALONGWITH COMPENDIUM OF ORDERS/ CIRCULARS/ GUIDELINES ISSUED FROM WPC WING, DEPT OF TELECOMMUNICATION VIDE F.NO. R-11018/02/2017-PP DTD 06-07-22 WITH REGARDS TO IMPORT LICENSING REQUIREMENT FROM WPC WING FOR IMPORT OF WIRELESS EQUIPMENT*FURTHER, DOT HAS ISSUED A PIB RELEASE (RELEASE ID: 1839030) W.R.T.ADVISORY TO PUBLIC REGARDING PROPER USE OF SIGNAL JAMMER AND BOOSTER/REPEATER LINK AVAILABLE AT (WWW.PIB.GOV.IN/PRESSRELEASEDETAILSM.ASPX?PRID)**THE DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS (DOT) VIDE OM F.NO. R-11017/02/2021-PP, DATED 21.10.2021 HAS EASED THE MANNER OF LICENCE PROCESSING FOR IMPORT OF WIRELESS EQUIPMENT BY TELECOM SERVICE PROVIDERS. AS PER THE MODIFIED PROCEDURE, IMPORTERS SHALL APPLY TO DOT THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE ARRIVAL OF SHIPMENT. ON SUCH APPLICATION, THE LICENCE CAN BE AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED ON SELF-DECLARATION BASIS BY THE IMPORTER THROUGH A PORTAL DEVELOPED BY DOT NAMED SARALSANCHAR.THE APPLICANT CAN DOWNLOAD SYSTEM GENERATED CERTIFICATE AFTER 48 HOURS OF APPLICATION. THIS CERTIFICATE SHALL BE ACCEPTED BY THE CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES. IN CASE OF VIOLATION OF ANY CONDITIONS MENTIONED IN THE SELF-DECLARATION, THE CERTIFICATE GENERATED WILL BE CANCELLED AND MAY ENTAIL APPROPRIATE ACTION UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. THE CUSTOMS OFFICERS CAN VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE CERTIFICATE BY SCANNING THE QR CODE IN THE CERTIFICATE TO GET AN APPROPRIATE LINK TO VERIFY DETAILS OF SUCH CERTIFICATE ON SARALSANCHAR PORTAL. (REFER CBIC INSTRUCTION NO.23/2021 DATED 23-11-2021 VIDE F.NO.401/74/2021-CUS-III)*MOBILE PHONES MUST CONFIRM TO BIS STANDARD IS 16333:PART 3:2017 FOR MOBILE PHONE HANDSETS PART 3 INDIAN LANGUAGE SUPPORT FOR MOBILE PHONE HANDSETS SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND BIS STANDARD IS 13252:PART 1:2010 FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT SAFETY GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.GOODS OR ARTICLES SHALL CONFORM TO THE CORRESPONDING INDIAN STANDARD AND SHALL BEAR THE STANDARD MARK UNDER A LICENSE FROM THE BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS AS PER SCHEME II OF SCHEDULE II OF BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT) REGULATIONS, 2018.REFER THE ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOODS (REQUIREMENT OF COMPULSORY REGISTRATION) ORDER, 2021. S.O.1248(E) DT 18-03-2021 & GEN NOTE 2(C) OF IMPORT POLICY*EQUIPMENT TYPE APPROVAL(ETA) THROUGH SELF DECLARATION IS APPLICABLE FOR WIRELESS EQUIPMENT/ PRODUCT OPERATING IN LICENSE EXEMPT BAND WITH LOW TRANSMISSION POWER AND EXEMPTED FROM DGFT IMPORT LICENSE. SUCH PRODUCTS MAY BE IMPORTED BY SUBMITTING ETA CERTIFICATE GENERATED THROUGH THE PORTAL SARALSANCHAR.GOV.IN. REFER DOTS LETTER ETA-WPC/POLICY/2018-19 DATED 12-04-2019 & R-11018/05/2019-PP DATED 29-03-2019.* AS PER THE ITC HS POLICY IMPORT OF GSM MOBILE HANDSETS WITHOUT IMEI NO. OR WITH ALL ZEROES IMEI AND IMPORT OF CDMA MOBILE PHONES WITHOUT ESN/MEID NO. OR WITH ALL ZEROES AS ESN / MEID ARE PROHIBITED.* MULTICHANNEL GSM/CDMA RECEIVERS, TRANSMITTERS & TRANSRECEIVERS OF TWO OR MORE FREQUENCIES SIMULTANEOUSLY RESTRICTED. REFER GENERAL NOTE 16 OF POLICY.* IMPORT IS ALSO SUBJECT TO ITC HS POLICY CONDITIONS 3 & 4 OF CH 85*VFY, EXTENDED PRODUCERS RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) AUTHORIZATION, FOR IMPORT OF TELEPHONES/PAY TELEPHONE/CORDLESS TELEPHONE/CELLULAR TELEPHONES. REFER SCHEDULE-I OF E-WASTE MANEGEMENT RULES, 2022. REFER G.S.R. 801 (E) 02-11-2022. EPR DOES NOT APPLY TO MICRO ENTERPRISES AS DEFINED IN MSME DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2006* TABLET COMPUTERS CLASSIFIABLE UNDER 847130 -REF CIR 20/13-CUS. DT. 14.05.13*IMPORT AND USE OF SATELLITE PHONES IS RESTRICTED AS PER THE INDIAN TELEGRAPH ACT* REFER DRI ALERT CIR 34/13-CI. DT 20.12.13 REGARDING ATTEMPTS OF SMUGGLING OF COUNTERFEIT APPLE PHONES*

Where this code sits

Section XVI
MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES
Chapter 85
Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
Tariff hierarchy
  1. 1
    8517Heading (4-digit)
    TELEPHONE SETS, SMARTPHONES AND OTHER TELEPHONES FOR CELLULAR NETWORKS OR FOR OTHER WIRELESS NETWORKS: OTHER APPARATUS FOR THE TRANSMISSION OR RECEPTION OF VICE, IMAGES OR OTHER DATA, INCLUDING APPARATUS FOR COMMUNICATION IN A WIRED OR WIRELESS NETWORK (SUCH AS A LOCAL OR WIDE AREA NETWORK), OTHER THAN TRANSMISSION OR RECEPTION APPARATUS OF HEADING 8443, 8525, 8527 OR 8528 telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks:
  2. 2
    85171300Tariff Item (8-digit)
    Smartphones
What is an HSN Code?

An HSN code (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) is an internationally standardised numeric system to classify traded products. Indian customs extend it to an 8-digit ITC-HS code for more precise classification, taxation and compliance.

  • First 2 digits: Chapter (e.g. 85)
  • Digits 3–4: Heading
  • Digits 5–6: Subheading (WCO-aligned)
  • Last 2 digits: Indian ITC extension for added granularity
Read the full explainer →

Why is the right HSN code important?

  • Ensures correct calculation of customs duties and taxes.
  • Required for shipping bills, bills of entry, GST filings and FTA certificates of origin.
  • Helps avoid clearance delays, penalties or reclassification disputes.
Tip: Always cross-check the 8-digit code against the latest DGFT / Customs schedule before filing.

How to use this HSN code

Export Documentation

Use this code in your Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Shipping Bill for exports from India.

Import Clearance

Required for the Bill of Entry and customs clearance when importing goods into India.

GST Classification

Drives the applicable GST rate, HSN-wise summary in GSTR-1 and ITC eligibility checks.

Common HSN code mistakes to avoid

  • • Reusing outdated or incorrect codes from old shipments
  • • Mixing up similar product codes without checking descriptions
  • • Ignoring the last 2 digits which affect Indian duty rates
  • • Not considering composition, end use or manufacturing process
  • • Relying solely on online tools without professional verification

Need more information?

For complex products, consult with customs brokers or trade experts who can classify based on:

  • • Physical product inspection
  • • Material composition / manufacturing process
  • • Intended end-use
  • • Latest customs notifications & advance rulings
Pro tip: Correct HSN code usage saves time, money and grief at customs.

Additional Resources

DGFT Policy: Guidelines for export-import procedures

Customs Tariff: Complete HSN code list with duty rates

GST Notifications: Latest tax-rate updates

Trade Portal: Government trade documentation support

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