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India Import Duty Rate for Electronic Components

HS 8534 / 8542 · Printed circuits and integrated circuits

India MFN Import Duty Rate

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0–10%

on CIF value

ITA commitment 0% for most semiconductors. Some components attract 10% BCD.

Rate varies — verify exact HS subheading at the official tariff schedule.

How duty is calculated

CIF value

Product cost + international freight + insurance

Import duty (0–10%)

Applied to CIF value. EU, UK, and most countries use CIF.

IGST (18%)

Applied to CIF value + duty. Collected at customs.

Use our Landed Cost Calculator to compute the full cost including freight, brokerage, and last-mile delivery.

Worked example: electronic components worth US$10,000

A commercial shipment invoiced at US$10,000 with US$900 of international freight and insurance. India charges duty on the CIF value (goods + freight + insurance), so the duty base is US$10,900. Customs converts the amount to INR at the official exchange rate on the day of import.

Charge	At 0%	At 10%
Import duty	$0	$1,090
Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of duty)	$0	$109
IGST (18%)	$1,962	$2,178
Total paid at the border	$1,962	$3,377

IGST is usually recoverable for a registered business, so the cost that stays with you is the duty and levies. The rate depends on the exact subheading, which is why the example shows both ends of the 0–10% range. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying electronic components correctly

Electronic components sit in several headings: printed circuit boards (8534), integrated circuits (8542), diodes and transistors (8541), capacitors (8532) and resistors (8533).

Assembled PCBs with components mounted are no longer 8534 — they are classified as parts of the machine they belong to
Multi-component integrated circuits (MCOs) are 8542
Modules with their own function (e.g. Wi-Fi modules) may be 8517

Compliance. Most components are 0% under the WTO Information Technology Agreement; export controls and US Section 301 duties on Chinese semiconductors are the bigger issues.

Importing into India: what you need

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) assesses duty through the ICEGATE portal; Basic Customs Duty rates are in the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

Registration. An Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) from the DGFT and GST registration to claim input credit on IGST.

Low-value shipments. India has no general de minimis for commercial goods. Courier imports under the Courier Imports Regulations have value caps and the full duty stack applies.

Documents customs will ask for

Bill of Entry (filed on ICEGATE)
Commercial invoice and packing list
Bill of lading or air waybill
Certificate of origin for FTA rates (with CAROTAR 2020 origin information)
BIS registration for electronics and other items under compulsory certification

Charges on top of duty

Social Welfare Surcharge: 10% of Basic Customs Duty
IGST at the GST rate of the goods on value + BCD + SWS
Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess on some goods
Anti-dumping and safeguard duties

Watch out. Under CAROTAR 2020 the importer must hold origin information when claiming an FTA rate — a certificate alone is not enough if customs asks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty rate for Electronic Components in India?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Electronic Components (HS 8534 / 8542) in India is 0–10% on the CIF value. ITA commitment 0% for most semiconductors. Some components attract 10% BCD.

Is IGST charged on Electronic Components imports to India?

Yes. India charges IGST at 18% on the CIF value plus any import duty. This applies to virtually all commercial imports.

Are there FTA rates available for Electronic Components in India?

India has free trade agreements with SAFTA (South Asia), India–ASEAN FTA, India–Japan CEPA, India–Korea CEPA. Check whether your origin country qualifies for a preferential rate on HS 8534 / 8542.

How is import duty calculated for Electronic Components entering India?

Duty is calculated on the CIF value of the goods. CIF value includes the product cost, international freight, and insurance. The MFN duty of 0–10% is applied to this value. IGST (18%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.