What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 85287212?

HSN code 85287212 (Television) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 85287212?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 85287212 is 20%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 85287212 cover?

HSN code 85287212 covers Television. It sits under 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, in 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.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 85287212?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 85287212 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

Is import of HSN code 85287212 free or restricted?

Under the ITC (HS) import policy, HSN code 85287212 is classified as "Restricted". Always confirm against the latest DGFT notifications before importing.

Does the TV HSN code change with screen size?

Yes. Colour TV sets are classified by screen size — up to 36 cm under 85287211, 36–54 cm under 85287212, 54–68 cm under 85287213, and larger sizes under 85287214 onwards.

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Television HSN Code 8528

Q: What is the HSN code for Television?

The HSN code for Television is 85287212, classified under 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 of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

18% IGSTSchedule II

Televisions are classified under HSN heading 8528. Colour television sets are split by screen size into separate 8-digit tariff items, so the exact code depends on the diagonal screen measurement.

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Heading

8528

Primary code

85287212

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

20%

Television HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 8528 (monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus, reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcastreceivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
85287211	- Television set of screen size upto 36 cm	18%	20%
85287212	- Television set of screen size exceeding 36 cm but not exceeding 54 cm	18%	20%
85287213	- Television set of screen size exceeding 54 cm but not exceeding 68 cm	18%	20%
85287214	- Television set of screen size exceeding 68 cm but not exceeding 74 cm	18%	20%

FTA preferential rates: 13 partner agreement(s) listed for 85287212; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 8 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for television?

The HSN code for television is 8528 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for television the most common is 85287212, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How television is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for television narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 852-digitElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
85284-digit headingMONITORS AND PROJECTORS, NOT INCORPORATING TELEVISION RECEPTION APPARATUS, RECEPTION APPARATUS FOR TELEVISION, WHETHER OR NOT INCORPORATING RADIO-BROADCASTRECEIVERS OR SOUND OR VIDEO RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS
8528726-digit subheadingOther, colour:
852872128-digit tariff item- Television set of screen size exceeding 36 cm but not exceeding 54 cm

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

GST on television

Television (HSN 8528) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 85287212 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported television

When television (HSN 85287212) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 20%, AIDC 20%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties. Import policy: Restricted.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹49.152. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 85287212 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for television is 8528 at the heading level, with 85287212 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.