Chapter 85 - Electrical machinery and equipment

HS Code 85285900

Computer and industrial monitors

Official tariff item: Other

Standard Duty Structure

Duty Component Rate
Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 20%
Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) 20%
Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) 10% of BCD
Integrated GST (IGST) 18%

Source: ICEGATE Trade Guide on Imports. Actual payable duty depends on assessable value, exemptions, preference claims, and product-specific cesses.

Classification Note

Different monitor and TV lines attract different treatment. Confirm whether the display belongs in a more specific monitor or television item.

Common Customs Paperwork

  • Bill of Entry
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List

These are the standard customs paperwork items, not a complete regulatory checklist for every product under this HS code.

Agency Checks To Verify

  • BIS registration or standards compliance may apply for covered displays.
  • DGFT policy conditions should be checked for applicable LED / electronics categories.
  • EPR authorisation may apply under the e-waste rules.

Common Product Examples

Computer monitors Industrial displays Signage monitors