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8517.61

Subheading in 8517 — Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks

Voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a…

$820KIndia’s exports in 2025
22countries bought from India in 2025
3tonnes shipped in 2025
under 1%of 8517 exports

India’s exports, year by year

US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. Japan
  2. United Arab Emirates
  3. Armenia
  4. China, Hong Kong SAR
  5. Denmark
  6. Netherlands
  7. Other Asia, nes
  8. Rep. of Korea
  9. Ireland
  10. Israel

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
8517.61.00voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network): Base stations18%

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

Other codes in 8517

8517.62Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other d$1.5B in 20258517.69Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks — other types$30M in 20258517.18Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks — other types$9.6M in 20258517.11Line telephone sets with cordless handsets$2.0M in 2025