HS 8507

Import Duty on Power Banks in India (2026): 11%–22% + IGST

Power banks and other electric accumulators under HS heading 8507 attract 11-22% combined customs duty in India depending on battery chemistry, with lithium-ion lines toward the upper end. Batteries are also the most shipping-restricted item in this whole family - many carriers refuse standalone lithium cells outright.

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HS-code duty rates for power banks

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
85071000	Lead-Acid Accumulators Of A Kind Used For Starting Piston Engine "Starter Batteries	16.5%BCD 15%SWS 1.5%	18%
85072000	Lead Acid Accumulators (Excl. Spent And Starter Batteries)	16.5%BCD 15%SWS 1.5%	18%
85073000	Nickel-Cadmium Accumulators (Excl. Spent)	16.5%BCD 15%SWS 1.5%	18%
85075000	Nickel-Metal Hydride Accumulators (Excl. Spent)	16.5%BCD 15%SWS 1.5%	18%
85076000	Portable charger, batteries, lithium ion batteries	22%BCD 20%SWS 2%	18%
85078000	Electric Accumulators (Excl. Spent And Lead-Acid, Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel-Iron, Nickel-Metal Hydride	16.5%BCD 15%SWS 1.5%	18%
85079010	Plates, Separators And Other Parts Of Electric Accumulators, N.E.S. : Accumulator Cases Made Of Hard	11%BCD 10%SWS 1%	18%
85079090	Plates, Separators And Other Parts Of Electric Accumulators, N.E.S. : Other	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 8,000 of power banks costs to land in India

Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (16.5% duty on HS 85071000, 18% IGST). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.

Power Banks (goods value): INR 8,000
International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods): INR 800
Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight): INR 8,800
Customs duty (16.5% of CIF, HS 85071000): INR 1,452
IGST (18% of CIF + duty): INR 1,845
Estimated landed cost: INR 12,097

Note for businesses: the IGST portion (INR 1,845 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 power banks

Standalone lithium-ion batteries face air-freight restrictions (IATA rules): most couriers cap capacity at 100Wh and require special handling; some refuse them entirely.
Power banks above 20,000mAh (roughly 100Wh) cannot fly in checked baggage either - carry-on only, and airlines cap units per passenger.
BIS registration is mandatory for power banks sold in India; single personal imports typically clear, but commercial lots without BIS get seized.
18% IGST applies on top of duty.

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Power Banks import questions, answered

How much duty do power banks attract in India?+

Lithium-ion accumulators under 8507 carry combined customs duty of 11-22% depending on the tariff line, plus 18% IGST on the duty-inclusive value. On a typical USD 100 Anker unit the total tax is around INR 2,500-3,500.

Why do couriers refuse to ship my power bank?+

Standalone lithium batteries are Class 9 dangerous goods for air transport. Units over 100Wh need airline approval most consumer couriers will not obtain, and even smaller units must ship under PI966/967 provisions with a surcharge. We route battery shipments only through carriers that accept them.

Can I carry a big power bank in my flight baggage instead?+

Carry-on only, never checked baggage. Up to 100Wh (about 27,000mAh at 3.7V) flies freely; 100-160Wh needs airline approval and is usually capped at two units; above 160Wh is banned from passenger aircraft entirely.

Is BIS required for an imported power bank?+

Power banks are under the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme, so commercial imports need the model registered. A single unit for personal use generally clears customs without BIS paperwork, though this is at the assessing officer's discretion.

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