HS 8471

Import Duty on Laptops & Computers in India (2026): 0% + IGST

Q: Is there customs duty on laptops imported into India?

Basic customs duty on laptops is 0% because India is a signatory to the WTO Information Technology Agreement. You still pay 18% IGST on the CIF value when importing by courier, so a laptop is not tax-free - but it is far cheaper to import than a phone or a camera.

Q: Can I bring a MacBook from the USA without paying anything?

Yes, one laptop per adult passenger is duty-free in accompanied baggage in addition to the INR 50,000 allowance. A second laptop in the same bag is chargeable. If the same MacBook is shipped by courier instead, 18% IGST applies on its declared value plus freight.

Q: Is it worth importing a laptop instead of buying in India?

For US-exclusive configurations and sale-season prices, often yes - the 18% IGST can still leave the landed price below Indian retail, especially for high-spec MacBooks and gaming laptops. Factor in warranty: international warranty coverage in India varies by brand.

Q: Can I import a used or refurbished laptop into India?

Commercially, no - second-hand electronics are restricted imports requiring a DGFT licence, and couriers will not clear them as normal shipments. A used laptop you personally carry as your working machine is fine.

Laptops, desktops and other automatic data-processing machines under HS heading 8471 enjoy 0% basic customs duty in India under the WTO Information Technology Agreement. That does not make them tax-free: 18% IGST still applies on the CIF value, and that alone adds a meaningful chunk to a US-bought MacBook.

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HS-code duty rates for laptops & computers

Showing 12 representative tariff lines of the 28 that match this category. The duty column is the combined customs rate (BCD plus AIDC and SWS, all charged on the assessable value); IGST is then applied on the duty-inclusive amount.

HS code	Description	Customs duty	IGST
84713000	2. Computer, Laptops, Tablets, iPad, Kindle	0%	18%
84714900	Data-Processing Machines, Automatic, Presented In The Form Of Systems "Comprising A	0%	18%
84715000	Processing Units For Automatic Data-Processing Machines, Whether Or Not Containing In The Same Housi	0%	18%
84716000	Computer mouse	0%	18%
84717000	Computer hard disc, external, Flash drive	0%	18%
84718000	Computer adapters	0%	18%
84719000	Magnetic Or Optical Readers, Machines For Transcribing Data Onto Data Media In Coded Form And Machin	0%	18%
84713010	Data-Processing Machines, Automatic, Portable, Weighing <= 10 Kg, Consisting Of At Least A Centra	0%	18%
84713090	Data-Processing Machines, Automatic, Portable, Weighing <= 10 Kg, Consisting Of At Least A Centra	0%	18%
84714110	Data-Processing Machines, Automatic, Comprising In The Same Housing At Least A Central Processing Un	0%	18%
84714120	Data-Processing Machines, Automatic, Comprising In The Same Housing At Least A Central Processing Un	0%	18%
84714190	Data-Processing Machines, Automatic, Comprising In The Same Housing At Least A Central Processing Un	0%	18%

Rates are the tariff we apply when quoting real shipments; anti-dumping duty, where notified for a specific product and origin, is charged in addition.

Worked example

What INR 90,000 of laptops & computers costs to land in India

Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (0% duty on HS 84713000, 18% IGST). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.

Laptops & Computers (goods value): INR 90,000
International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods): INR 9,000
Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight): INR 99,000
Customs duty (0% of CIF, HS 84713000): INR 0
IGST (18% of CIF + duty): INR 17,820
Estimated landed cost: INR 1,16,820

Note for businesses: the IGST portion (INR 17,820 here) is creditable as input tax credit if you are GST-registered; the customs duty portion is not. Freight is illustrative - use the calculator for a quote with real shipping on your actual item.

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What to know about importing laptops & computers

0% customs duty across heading 8471 - the entire cost of importing a laptop by courier is IGST plus freight and handling.
One laptop per adult passenger is explicitly duty-free in accompanied baggage, over and above the INR 50,000 general allowance.
New laptops need BIS CRS registration of the model for commercial import; single units for personal use are generally cleared without it.
Imports of refurbished or second-hand laptops are restricted and need a DGFT authorisation - do not ship a used laptop by courier expecting normal clearance.
India briefly floated laptop import licensing in 2023; the current regime is an import-management system, so watch policy changes if you import regularly.

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Laptops & Computers import questions, answered

Is there customs duty on laptops imported into India?+

Basic customs duty on laptops is 0% because India is a signatory to the WTO Information Technology Agreement. You still pay 18% IGST on the CIF value when importing by courier, so a laptop is not tax-free - but it is far cheaper to import than a phone or a camera.

Can I bring a MacBook from the USA without paying anything?+

Yes, one laptop per adult passenger is duty-free in accompanied baggage in addition to the INR 50,000 allowance. A second laptop in the same bag is chargeable. If the same MacBook is shipped by courier instead, 18% IGST applies on its declared value plus freight.

Is it worth importing a laptop instead of buying in India?+

For US-exclusive configurations and sale-season prices, often yes - the 18% IGST can still leave the landed price below Indian retail, especially for high-spec MacBooks and gaming laptops. Factor in warranty: international warranty coverage in India varies by brand.

Can I import a used or refurbished laptop into India?+

Commercially, no - second-hand electronics are restricted imports requiring a DGFT licence, and couriers will not clear them as normal shipments. A used laptop you personally carry as your working machine is fine.

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