Electronics & mobile phones Import Duty & IGST in India
Representative CIF-basis rate, verified 2026-06-01.
Working out the landed cost of electronics & mobile phones imported into India? This page gives the import duty, IGST and total landed cost for electronics & mobile phones, with a worked example and a calculator preset to the electronics & mobile phones rate.
Electronics & mobile phones carry a representative 15% import duty on the CIF customs value in India — Mobile handsets (built-up) carry ~15% BCD; other consumer electronics run up to ~20%, while many IT/ITA components are lower or 0%. Verify the code.
On top of any duty, IGST of 18% applies, charged on the customs value plus the duty. Most consumer electronics are 18% IGST with a high BCD designed to favour local assembly.
India has no general duty de-minimis, so duty applies from the first unit. Use the calculator below for your exact numbers, then confirm the HS code and rate against the official tariff before relying on the figure.
Worked example: INR 400,000 of electronics & mobile phones
Take a INR 400,000 shipment of electronics & mobile phones into India, bought FOB with INR 40,000 of freight and INR 4,000 of insurance, at the representative 15% duty and 18% IGST.
| Line item | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Customs value (duty base) | 444,000 |
| Import duty (15%) | 66,600 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | 6,660 |
| Import IGST (18%) | 93,106.8 |
| Total landed cost | 610,366.8 |
The duty, tax and fees add up to an effective 41.6% on top of the goods value. Change any input in the calculator above to match your own shipment.
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Frequently asked questions
How much import duty is charged on electronics & mobile phones in India?+
A representative MFN rate of 15% on the CIF customs value. Mobile handsets (built-up) carry ~15% BCD; other consumer electronics run up to ~20%, while many IT/ITA components are lower or 0%. Verify the code.
Do I pay IGST on electronics & mobile phones imported into India?+
Yes — IGST of 18% applies at import, charged on the customs value plus the duty. Most consumer electronics are 18% IGST with a high BCD designed to favour local assembly.
Is there a duty-free threshold for electronics & mobile phones shipments to India?+
India has no general duty de-minimis — duty applies from the first unit. India has no general commercial de minimis — customs duty and IGST apply from the first rupee. Importing goods as "gifts" by post or courier has been effectively prohibited since December 2019 (only life-saving drugs/medicines and Rakhi are excepted); any other gift is cleared at full duty under tariff heading 9804 (roughly 53.6%). The only minor relief is that customs duty of ₹100 or less is not collected.
Is this an official India customs quote for electronics & mobile phones?+
No — it's an estimate to help you plan. Your actual duty and igst depend on the exact HS classification and origin, determined at clearance. Confirm with the official tariff before you rely on the figure.
Sources
Electronics & mobile phones import duty in other countries
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Estimates only — not customs, tax, or legal advice. Duty and tax depend on exact HS classification and current rules; always confirm with the official customs authority before relying on these figures. Read the full disclaimer.