India Customs Tariff for HS Code 854159
Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices n.e.c. in heading no. 8541
Reported average: 20%.
Source year: 2023. Classification: HS 2022 (H6). Checked 2026-09-14.
National lines included: 1 of 1. Excluded from the average: 0.
Reported ad-valorem range: 20%–20%.
Reported historical ad-valorem MFN simple average for 2023, not a national tariff schedule. No preferential rates, additional duties, VAT, excise or import permissions are determined.
Not a current 2026 national duty. The HS6 average does not determine the duty of a particular national subdivision, origin or shipment.
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Direct HS code answer for India
India HS Code 854159: 20.00% (2023 MFN average)
The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 20.00% (2023 MFN average) for Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices n.e.c. in heading no. 8541.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.
Customs tariff summary
- Country
- India
- HS / tariff code
- 854159
- Description
- Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices n.e.c. in heading no. 8541
- Chapter
- 85 —
- Heading
- 8541
- Subheading
- 854159
- Indicative MFN HS6 average
- 20.00% (2023 MFN average)
- VAT / tax
- Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
- Unit / basis
- Not listed in this tariff line
- Source / vintage
- WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS — 2023 MFN HS6 reference
Historical MFN average
20.00% (2023 MFN average)
Import permission
not assessed
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Details
- HS Code
- 854159
- Chapter
- 85 —
- Heading
- 8541
- Subheading
- 854159
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Related HS Codes (Heading 8541)
| HS Code | Description | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 854110 | Electrical apparatus; diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED) | 0.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 854121 | Electrical apparatus; transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of less than 1W | 0.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 854129 | Electrical apparatus; transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or more | 0.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 854130 | Electrical apparatus; thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices | 0.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 854141 | Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED) | 0.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 854142 | Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels | 25.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 854143 | Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels | 40.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 854149 | Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, diodes other than light emitting diodes and photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels | 40.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 854151 | Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, semiconductor-based transducers | 20.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 854160 | Crystals; mounted piezo-electric | 0.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 854190 | Electrical apparatus; parts for diodes, transistors and similar semiconductor devices and photosensitive semiconductor devices | 0.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.