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Import Duty on Monitors & Projectors in India (2026): 11%–22% + IGST

Computer monitors and projectors under HS 8528.4x-8528.6x sit in a friendlier duty band than televisions: monitors designed for use with computers attract around 11% combined duty, while some other display lines reach 22%. Gaming monitors and 4K projectors are frequent imports because Indian availability lags US launches.

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Live tariff

HS-code duty rates for monitors & projectors

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 codeDescriptionCustoms dutyIGST
85284200Cathode-Ray Tube Monitors "Crt" Capable Of Directly Connecting To And De11%BCD 10%SWS 1%18%
85284900Cathode-Ray Tube Monitors "Crt" (Excl. Computer Monitors, With Tv Receiv11%BCD 10%SWS 1%18%
85285200Monitors Capable Of Directly Connecting To And Designed For Use With An Automatic Data Processing Ma11%BCD 10%SWS 1%18%
85285900Monitors (Excl. With Tv Receiver, Crt And Those Designed For Computer Use)22%BCD 20%SWS 2%18%
85286200Projectors Capable Of Directly Connecting To And Designed For Use With An Automatic Data Processing11%BCD 10%SWS 1%18%
85286900Video projectors11%BCD 10%SWS 1%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 50,000 of monitors & projectors costs to land in India

Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (11% duty on HS 85284200, 18% IGST). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.

Monitors & Projectors (goods value)
INR 50,000
International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods)
INR 5,000
Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight)
INR 55,000
Customs duty (11% of CIF, HS 85284200)
INR 6,050
IGST (18% of CIF + duty)
INR 10,989
Estimated landed cost
INR 72,039

Note for businesses: the IGST portion (INR 10,989 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 monitors & projectors

  • Monitors capable of direct connection to a computer carry roughly half the duty of televisions - correct classification saves real money on large displays.

  • 18% IGST applies on the duty-inclusive value.

  • High-refresh gaming monitors and ultrawides often launch in India months late or at large premiums, making imports attractive despite duty.

  • Projectors classify under 8528.62/69; home-cinema models attract the same treatment as monitors, not TVs.

What we ship

Popular monitors & projectors imports

LG UltraGear OLED

Dell UltraSharp

Samsung Odyssey G9

BenQ home projectors

Apple Studio Display

Asus ProArt

Monitors & Projectors import questions, answered

What duty applies to a computer monitor imported into India?+
Monitors designed for computer use attract about 11% combined customs duty plus 18% IGST - a total tax of roughly 31% on CIF. That is materially cheaper than the TV rate, so make sure your shipment is invoiced and described as a computer monitor, not a television.
Can customs classify my large monitor as a TV?+
It happens with panels that have TV tuners or smart-TV software. Displays without a tuner that connect over DisplayPort/HDMI to a computer stay in the monitor lines. Keep the product page and spec sheet handy - we attach them to the customs entry for borderline sizes.
Are projectors taxed like TVs in India?+
No - projectors fall under their own lines (8528.62/69) at around 11-22% duty depending on type, plus 18% IGST. A USD 1,000 home-cinema projector typically lands with 30-45% total tax over CIF.
Is importing an Apple Studio Display worthwhile?+
US pricing minus Indian premiums can cover the tax load on Apple displays, but weigh freight for a 7 kg-plus double-boxed panel and the lack of local warranty service. For standard office monitors, Indian prices are usually competitive enough to skip importing.

Related duty guides

Import duty on gaming consoles

HS 9504

Import duty on computer parts

HS 8473

Import duty on power banks

HS 8507

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Import monitors & projectors without customs surprises

Send us the product link. We quote goods, freight, the exact per-HSN duty and IGST as one all-in landed price - then buy, ship and clear it for you.

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