HS 85287

Import Duty on Televisions in India (2026): 11%–26.4% + IGST

Television reception apparatus under HS 8528.7x is a protected category in India: colour TVs carry combined customs duty in the 22-26.4% band, and TVs are on the restricted list for commercial import without licensing. For individuals, that makes large-panel imports expensive but occasionally still worthwhile for premium OLED sizes.

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HS-code duty rates for televisions

Showing 12 representative tariff lines of the 13 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
85287100	Reception Apparatus For Television, Whether Or Not Incorporating Radio-Broadcast Receivers Or Sound	22%BCD 20%SWS 2%	18%
85287210	Television Set LCD	26.4%BCD 20%AIDC 4%SWS 2.4%	18%
85287310	Reception Apparatus For Television, Black And White Or Other Monochrome, Whether Or Not Incorporatin	11%BCD 10%SWS 1%	18%
85287390	Reception Apparatus For Television, Black And White Or Other Monochrome, Whether Or Not Incorporatin	11%BCD 10%SWS 1%	18%
85287211	Reception Apparatus For Television, Colour, Whether Or Not Incorporating Radio-Broadcast Receivers O	22%BCD 20%SWS 2%	18%
85287212	Reception Apparatus For Television, Colour, Whether Or Not Incorporating Radio-Broadcast Receivers O	22%BCD 20%SWS 2%	18%
85287213	Reception Apparatus For Television, Colour, Whether Or Not Incorporating Radio-Broadcast Receivers O	22%BCD 20%SWS 2%	18%
85287214	Reception Apparatus For Television, Colour, Whether Or Not Incorporating Radio-Broadcast Receivers O	22%BCD 20%SWS 2%	18%
85287215	Reception Apparatus For Television, Colour, Whether Or Not Incorporating Radio-Broadcast Receivers O	22%BCD 20%SWS 2%	18%
85287216	Reception Apparatus For Television, Colour, Whether Or Not Incorporating Radio-Broadcast Receivers O	22%BCD 20%SWS 2%	18%
85287217	Reception Apparatus For Television, Colour, Whether Or Not Incorporating Radio-Broadcast Receivers O	22%BCD 20%SWS 2%	18%
85287218	Reception Apparatus For Television, Colour, Whether Or Not Incorporating Radio-Broadcast Receivers O	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 1,20,000 of televisions costs to land in India

Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (22% duty on HS 85287100, 18% IGST). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.

Televisions (goods value): INR 1,20,000
International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods): INR 12,000
Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight): INR 1,32,000
Customs duty (22% of CIF, HS 85287100): INR 29,040
IGST (18% of CIF + duty): INR 28,987
Estimated landed cost: INR 1,90,027

Note for businesses: the IGST portion (INR 28,987 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 televisions

Colour televisions attract 22-26.4% combined duty plus 28% GST-slab IGST on many large screens - confirm the IGST slab for your size before ordering.
TV imports above 36 inches are effectively restricted for commercial quantities; single personal units clear with duty.
One TV in accompanied baggage is allowed with duty paid at the airport counter - flat baggage rate on the value above the free allowance; airlines have their own size limits.
Panels are fragile freight: insist on original packaging and transit insurance for any shipped TV.

What we ship

Popular televisions imports

LG C4 OLED 65-inch

Samsung S95 OLED

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TCL Mini-LED

Hisense U8

Televisions import questions, answered

What is the customs duty on a TV brought into India?+

Colour televisions carry a combined customs duty of 22% to about 26.4% depending on the tariff line, and IGST (18% or 28% depending on screen classification) is charged on the duty-inclusive value. A USD 1,500 OLED can easily attract INR 60,000-80,000 in total taxes.

Can I bring a TV from Dubai in my baggage?+

Yes - one TV is allowed per passenger with duty payable at the red channel: the flat baggage rate of about 38.5% applies on the value above your INR 50,000 allowance. Dubai-to-India TV carriage was once a famous ritual, but Indian panel prices have narrowed the gap for mid-range sizes.

Why are imported TVs restricted in India?+

India put colour TVs on the restricted import list in 2020 to push local assembly. Individuals importing one unit for personal use still clear with duty, but bulk imports need a DGFT licence - so resale-scale TV importing is not practical.

Is it worth importing a high-end OLED?+

Only at the premium end: 77-inch and larger OLED panels sometimes carry 30-40% price gaps versus Indian retail, which survives the tax load. For anything mid-range, local prices plus warranty and installation almost always win.

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