What product does HS code 85161000 refer to?

HS 85161000 falls under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery; electronics), heading 8516 (). Specifically: Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters.

What documents are required to import HS 85161000 into India?

Typically required: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading / airway bill, certificate of origin (for preferential rates). This HS has 3 additional permit / restriction requirement(s) — see detail page.Confirm latest requirements with CBIC / DGFT ITC-HS 2025-26.

How to calculate landed cost for importing HS 85161000 into India?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 20 = import duty. Then add IGST 18 = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/india.

WCO classification path

Chapter85Electrical machinery; electronics
Subheading851610Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters
National85161000Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters

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What is the India import tariff for HS 85161000 (Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters an)?

Quick answer: India Basic Customs Duty for HS 85161000 is 20, plus IGST 18. 3 import permit / restriction(s) apply.

"Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters"

HS code 85161000 (Chapter 85 "Electrical machinery; electronics"; Subheading 851610 "Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters") under the India tariff schedule classifies "Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters". India customs apply Basic Customs Duty of 20, IGST 18. Statutory unit of measure: u. This commodity is subject to 3 import regulations or restrictions; see compliance section below.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
基本关税 (BCD) Basic Customs Duty	20	Official tariff schedule
IGST IGST	18	Official tariff schedule
社会福利附加税 SWS	2	Official tariff schedule
综合税负 Total duty	43.96	Official tariff schedule