HS 8521.90.90Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment
Import Duty on All goods other than Digital video Recorder (DVR/ Network Video Recorder (NVR) [SNo(499A) in Ntfn 50-Customs/2017 dated 30.06.2017]
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 8521.90.90
Duty Rates at a Glance
Basic Customs Duty
10%
Social Welfare Surcharge
1%
IGST
18% / 5%
Total Effective Duty
30.98%
Unit of Measurement
N/A
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% | -10.0% | ~11.9% on AV |
Full FTA rate table13 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.
BIS Quality Control Orders
upcomingAudio/Video, Information and Communications Technology Equipment Safety (Quality Control) Order, 2025upcomingDigital TV Satellite Receiver and Set-Top Box (Quality Control) Order, 2025ActiveElectronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order
Mapped by HS code — actual applicability depends on the specific product. Verify before importing.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 8521
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Further amends the notification No. 12/2012-Customs, dated the 17th March, 2012 [G.S.R. 185(E)].05.05.2016Preferential area imports - Further amends notification No.85/98-Cus. dated 5th November, 1998.30.12.2006Exemption & effective rate of duty and additional duty - Further amends notification No.21/2002-Cus. dated 1st March, 2002.30.12.2006
Browse the full notification archive →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the import duty on All goods other than Digital video Recorder (DVR/ Network Video Recorder (NVR)
[SNo(499A) in Ntfn 50-Customs/2017 dated 30.06.2017]?
The total import duty is 30.98%, comprising BCD of 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 1% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST is conditional for this code: 18% or 5% depending on the notification conditions. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is All goods other than Digital video Recorder (DVR/ Network Video Recorder (NVR)
[SNo(499A) in Ntfn 50-Customs/2017 dated 30.06.2017] under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 8521.90.90 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 All goods other than Digital video Recorder (DVR/ Network Video Recorder (NVR)
[SNo(499A) in Ntfn 50-Customs/2017 dated 30.06.2017]?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 8521.90.90 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 8521.90.90?
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 Code8521.90.90
Chapter85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment
Heading8521
UnitN/A
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISFTA Available