HS 85284, 85285, 85286

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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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 code	Description	Customs duty	IGST
85284200	Cathode-Ray Tube Monitors "Crt" Capable Of Directly Connecting To And De	11%BCD 10%SWS 1%	18%
85284900	Cathode-Ray Tube Monitors "Crt" (Excl. Computer Monitors, With Tv Receiv	11%BCD 10%SWS 1%	18%
85285200	Monitors Capable Of Directly Connecting To And Designed For Use With An Automatic Data Processing Ma	11%BCD 10%SWS 1%	18%
85285900	Monitors (Excl. With Tv Receiver, Crt And Those Designed For Computer Use)	22%BCD 20%SWS 2%	18%
85286200	Projectors Capable Of Directly Connecting To And Designed For Use With An Automatic Data Processing	11%BCD 10%SWS 1%	18%
85286900	Video projectors	11%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.

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Popular monitors & projectors imports

LG UltraGear OLED

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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.

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