HS 851762

Import Duty on Smartwatches in India (2026): 0%–22% + IGST

Smartwatches are classified under HS 8517.62 as wearable communication devices rather than as wristwatches, and the flagship tariff line for smart watches is duty-free, with some related lines in the subheading at up to 22%. IGST of 18% applies either way, so classification drives most of the price difference.

Calculate My Import Cost Start an Order

Live tariff

HS-code duty rates for smartwatches

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
85176200	Smart Watches	0%	18%
85176210	Machines For The Reception, Conversion And Transmission Or Regeneration Of Voice, Images Or Other Da	0%	18%
85176220	Machines For The Reception, Conversion And Transmission Or Regeneration Of Voice, Images Or Other Da	0%	18%
85176230	Machines For The Reception, Conversion And Transmission Or Regeneration Of Voice, Images Or Other Da	0%	18%
85176240	Machines For The Reception, Conversion And Transmission Or Regeneration Of Voice, Images Or Other Da	0%	18%
85176250	Machines For The Reception, Conversion And Transmission Or Regeneration Of Voice, Images Or Other Da	0%	18%
85176260	Machines For The Reception, Conversion And Transmission Or Regeneration Of Voice, Images Or Other Da	0%	18%
85176270	Machines For The Reception, Conversion And Transmission Or Regeneration Of Voice, Images Or Other Da	0%	18%
85176290	Machines For The Reception, Conversion And Transmission Or Regeneration Of Voice, Images Or Other Da	22%BCD 20%SWS 2%	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 35,000 of smartwatches costs to land in India

Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (0% duty on HS 85176200, 18% IGST). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.

Smartwatches (goods value): INR 35,000
International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods): INR 3,500
Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight): INR 38,500
Customs duty (0% of CIF, HS 85176200): INR 0
IGST (18% of CIF + duty): INR 6,930
Estimated landed cost: INR 45,430

Note for businesses: the IGST portion (INR 6,930 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.

Before you order

What to know about importing smartwatches

The dedicated smart-watch tariff line under 8517.62 is 0% duty; adjacent communication-apparatus lines in the same subheading run up to 22%, so precise classification matters.
18% IGST applies on the CIF value regardless of the duty rate.
A smartwatch worn on your wrist through arrivals is treated as a used personal effect; a boxed new unit counts against the INR 50,000 baggage allowance.
Bluetooth/WiFi wearables fall under WPC/ETA self-declaration for personal imports.

What we ship

Popular smartwatches imports

Apple Watch Ultra 2

Apple Watch Series 10

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Garmin Fenix 8

Whoop band

Fitbit Charge

Amazfit GTR

Smartwatches import questions, answered

How much duty applies to an Apple Watch imported to India?+

Smart watches have a dedicated 0%-duty tariff line under HS 8517.62, so a courier import is typically charged only 18% IGST on the CIF value. If the shipment is classified under a neighbouring communication-apparatus line instead, duty can be as high as 22%, which is why accurate product description on the invoice matters.

Is a Garmin or cellular smartwatch taxed like a mobile phone?+

No. Even LTE smartwatches are classified as wearable transmission devices under 8517.62, not as cellular phones under 8517.12/13, so they escape the mid-20s phone duty. The worst realistic case within the subheading is 22%.

Can I wear a new smartwatch through customs?+

A watch on your wrist that looks used is treated as a personal effect. Carrying the sealed retail box changes the picture - a new unit above the INR 50,000 allowance is chargeable at the baggage rate, and customs officers do check boxes in baggage scans.

Do imported smartwatches work fully in India?+

Bluetooth and WiFi features work everywhere, but cellular (eSIM) service on imported watches depends on the Indian carrier supporting that model region - Jio and Airtel activate only India-sold Apple Watch variants. Buy the GPS-only model if cellular matters to you.

Related duty guides

Import duty on headphones & earbuds

HS 8518

Import duty on cameras & lenses

HS 8525

Import duty on televisions

HS 85287

All India duty categories Import cost calculator Ship to India with iWishBag

Import smartwatches 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.

Start an Order Try the Calculator