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# HSN Code 85171190: Other Cordless Line Telephone Sets

- [Section 16: Guide to HSN Section 16](https://busy.in/hsn/section-16/)
- [Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-85/)
- [Sub-chapter 8517: Telephone & Communication Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8517/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks : Line telephone sets with cordless handsets: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85171190 ?

It includes Voice Frequency Telegraphy Apparatus

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Cordless Line Telephone Sets?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Other Cordless Line Telephone Sets?

Under HSN 85171190, Other Cordless Line Telephone Sets attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Cordless Line Telephone Sets?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Cordless Line Telephone Sets?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Cordless Line Telephone Sets?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85171190 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹12 Cr (−69.83% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹8 Cr (−71.65% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹4 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3897 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8517: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8517: #16 of 57 by export value; import-side #18

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -16.35% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5554 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +2,890.94% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8517: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85171190

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 8517 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8517 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 35.50 | 0.0016% | — | 0.20% | 84.38 | 0.0024% | — | 0.07% | −48.88 | #3355 |
| FY 2019-20 | 68.25 | 0.0031% | +92.25% | 0.21% | 54.17 | 0.0016% | −35.80% | 0.06% | +14.08 | #2476 |
| FY 2020-21 | 25.40 | 0.0012% | −62.78% | 0.08% | 44.12 | 0.0015% | −18.55% | 0.04% | −18.72 | #3878 |
| FY 2021-22 | 759.70 | 0.0242% | +2,890.94% | 1.43% | 493.95 | 0.0108% | +1,019.56% | 0.47% | +265.75 | #591 |
| FY 2022-23 | 165.80 | 0.0046% | −78.18% | 0.16% | 17.55 | 0.0003% | −96.45% | 0.01% | +148.25 | #1925 |
| FY 2023-24 | 40.31 | 0.0011% | −75.69% | 0.03% | 29.63 | 0.0005% | +68.83% | 0.02% | +10.68 | #3822 |
| FY 2024-25 | 12.16 | 0.0003% | −69.83% | 0.01% | 8.40 | 0.0001% | −71.65% | 0.01% | +3.76 | #5554 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -16.35%/yr, imports -31.92%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85171190 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -16.35% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85171190 have declined at a compound annual rate of -16.35% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹35.50 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹12.16 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85171190 ranked #5554 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85171190 ranks #5554 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8517, it ranks #16 of 57. By trade surplus, it ranks #3897 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85171190 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85171190 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 2,890.94% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹3.76 Crore in HSN Code 85171190 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹12.16 Cr exceeded imports of ₹8.40 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3.76 Crore — ranking #3897 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -31.92% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Cordless Line Telephone Sets

India's imports under HSN Code 85171190 have grown at -31.92% CAGR, reaching ₹8.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85171190 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 8517 exports — ranked #16

Among the 57 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8517, HSN Code 85171190 ranks #16 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #18).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8517

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85171300: Smartphones and Cellular Telephones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85171300/) | ₹2,05,017 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85176290: Switching and routing apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85176290/) | ₹8,087 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85177990: Other Electrical Apparatus for Telephony](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85177990/) | ₹4,212 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85177100: Aerials & Reflectors & Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85177100/) | ₹836 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85177910: Populated circuit boards](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85177910/) | ₹672 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85176990: Other Voice, Image, and Data Transmission Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85176990/) | ₹384 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 85176260: Synchronous Digital Hierarchy System (SDH)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85176260/) | ₹132 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85171400: Cellular/Wireless Network Telephones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85171400/) | ₹89 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 85171890: Electrical Apparatus for Line Telephony](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85171890/) | ₹68 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 85176230: Modems (Modulators-Demodulators)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85176230/) | ₹58 Cr |
| #16 | HSN Code 85171190: Other Cordless Line Telephone Sets (this hsn code) | ₹12 Cr |