Electronic components in India are classified under Chapter 85 of the Customs Tariff Act. This guide maps every major component type to its correct HSN code, duty rate, and BIS obligation.
What Are the HSN Codes for Electronic Components in India?
Chapter 85 of India's Customs Tariff is where almost every electronic component lives. It covers electrical machinery, electronic components, and their parts — everything from a tiny capacitor to a complete telecom system.
| Heading | Description |
|---|---|
| 8532 | Electrical capacitors (fixed, variable, adjustable) |
| 8533 | Electrical resistors (fixed, variable, rheostats, potentiometers) |
| 8534 | Printed circuits (bare PCBs) |
| 8536 | Switches, connectors, relays, fuses ≤ 1000V |
| 8541 | Semiconductor devices (diodes, transistors, LEDs, photovoltaic cells) |
| 8542 | Electronic integrated circuits (processors, memory, amplifiers) |
How Are Resistors, Capacitors, and Semiconductors Classified Under HSN?
Here's a component-by-component breakdown with 8-digit HSN codes and duty rates:
| Component | HSN Code | BCD Rate | IGST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed resistors | 8533.10.00 | 0% | 18% |
| Variable resistors | 8533.40.00 | 0% | 18% |
| Fixed capacitors | 8532.21.00 | 0% | 18% |
| Electrolytic capacitors | 8532.22.00 | 0% | 18% |
| Printed circuits (bare PCBs) | 8534.00.00 | 0% | 18% |
| Diodes | 8541.10.00 | 0% | 18% |
| Transistors | 8541.21.00 | 0% | 18% |
| Integrated circuits | 8542.31.00 | 0% | 18% |
Do Electronic Components Need BIS Certification?
Most passive components — resistors, capacitors, bare PCBs, inductors — do not require BIS CRS (Compulsory Registration Scheme) certification on their own. The BIS obligations typically attach to finished products, not the parts that go into them.
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