What product does HS code 85168000 refer to?

HS 85168000 falls under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery; electronics), heading 8516 (). Specifically: Electric heating resistors.

What documents are required to import HS 85168000 into India?

Typically required: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading / airway bill, certificate of origin (for preferential rates). This HS has 1 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 85168000 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
Subheading851680Electric heating resistors
National85168000Electric heating resistors

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What is the India import tariff for HS 85168000 (Electric heating resistors)?

Quick answer: India Basic Customs Duty for HS 85168000 is 20, plus IGST 18. 1 import permit / restriction(s) apply.

"Electric heating resistors"

HS code 85168000 (Chapter 85 "Electrical machinery; electronics"; Subheading 851680 "Electric heating resistors") under the India tariff schedule classifies "Electric heating resistors". India customs apply Basic Customs Duty of 20, IGST 18. Statutory unit of measure: u. This commodity is subject to 1 import regulation or restriction; 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