HS 8518.22.10Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment
Import Duty on Wireless
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 8518.22.10
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
20%
Social Welfare Surcharge
2%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
43.96%
Unit of Measurement
piece
Import Policy
Free
Export Policy
Free
FTA / Preferential Duty Rates
Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements
| FTA / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011) | 0% | -20.0% | ~24.1% on AV |
Full FTA rate table12 more agreements with concessional rates for this code, plus Certificate of Origin requirements.
FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 8518
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Harmonised Customs Tariff Classification of multifunction devices, referred to as "multifunction speaker system".01.08.2013Further amends notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30th June, 2017 so as to prescribe effective rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD).02.02.2020Further amends notification No. 57/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017 so as to change the applicable BCD rate on specified parts of Cellular Mobile Phones.02.02.2020Further amends the notification No. 52/2003-Customs, dated the 31st March, 2003 [G.S.R. 274(E)].05.12.2018Further amends the notification No. 57/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017 [G.S.R. 798(E)]26.09.2018
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What is the import duty on Wireless?
The total import duty is 43.96%, comprising BCD of 20%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 2% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 18% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Wireless under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 8518.22.10 falls under chapters that commonly require BIS certification under Quality Control Orders (QCO). Verify the specific QCO applicability with the Bureau of Indian Standards before importing.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Wireless?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 8518.22.10 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 8518.22.10?
The lowest available BCD rate is 0% under SAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011). A valid Certificate of Origin (COO) must be presented at customs to claim this rate.
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HS Code Details
HS Code8518.22.10
Chapter85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment
Heading8518
Unitpiece
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISFTA Available