Indian import policy
As of 2026-11: bare passive components are 'Free' under ITC(HS) and are not, to our knowledge, covered by a BIS QCO or the CRS scheme (CRS applies to finished electronics such as adapters, LED products and batteries). Duty = BCD + SWS + IGST per the CBIC tariff; check the ICEGATE calculator for the 8-digit line and for any anti-dumping duty by origin. Sources: research/02-indian-imports.md; https://www.crsbis.in/BIS/; https://www.icegate.gov.in (status: ASSUMPTION for QCO non-coverage — confirm on the BIS list).
Check the current DGFT, BIS and CBIC notifications before contracting.
Importing passive electronic components into India: requirements
| Requirement | Authority | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Importer-Exporter Code; GST; ICEGATE | DGFT / GSTN / CBIC | IEC; GSTIN; ICEGATE DSC registration |
| Import policy classification | DGFT | ITC(HS) policy: Free/Restricted/Prohibited/STE; import authorisation if Restricted |
| Customs declaration & duty | CBIC / ICEGATE | Bill of Entry; BCD + AIDC + SWS(10% of BCD) + IGST |
| Compulsory Registration Scheme | BIS | CRS registration (Scheme-II) per model/factory |
| Import permit before shipment | DPPQS (Plant Quarantine) | Import permit PQ-01/PQ-02; PSC with additional declarations |
| Trusted trader status | CBIC | AEO-T1/T2/T3/LO |
Import trend
DGFT 'Electronic goods' group: FY25 98,723 -> FY26 116,176 (+17.7%); components alone ~USD 40 bn FY26 (CRISIL, tier 5)
Where Indian buyers are
Uttar Pradesh — Noida, Greater Noida. Largest mobile/consumer-electronics EMS cluster in north India
Tamil Nadu — Chennai, Sriperumbudur, Hosur. EMS, telecom and automotive-electronics plants
Karnataka — Bengaluru, Mysuru. Design houses, industrial and aerospace electronics, prototype runs
Telangana — Hyderabad. Defence and industrial electronics, EMS
Maharashtra — Pune, Mumbai. Automotive electronics, industrial controls, metering
Frequently asked questions
Do passive components need BIS certification to be imported into India?
Bare capacitors, resistors and inductors are not, to our knowledge, on the BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme list, which covers finished electronic products. Always re-check the current QCO/CRS list on bis.gov.in and crsbis.in before shipping, because coverage changes.
Which HS codes apply to passive components?
Capacitors fall under HS 8532, resistors under 8533 and inductors/chokes generally under 8504.50. Your customs broker should confirm the 8-digit ITC(HS) line for each part type.
How do I avoid counterfeit passive components?
Buy from the manufacturer or its franchised distributor, insist on a certificate of conformance and date-code traceability, and run incoming inspection on any broker-sourced lot.
What is the usual minimum order quantity?
Manufacturers ship in full reels per part number. Distributors can supply cut-tape or partial reels from stock, at a higher unit price.
Can passives be supplied as a kit against our BOM?
Yes. Kitting against a bill of materials, with consignment or vendor-managed inventory, is the usual service for Tier-2 EMS buyers in India.
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