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# HSN Code 85171400: Cellular/Wireless Network Telephones

- [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 : Other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85171400 ?

It includes Hdsl System, Voice Data Transmission

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cellular/Wireless Network Telephones?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cellular/Wireless Network Telephones is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cellular/Wireless Network Telephones; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Cellular/Wireless Network Telephones?

Under HSN 85171400, Cellular/Wireless Network Telephones attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Cellular/Wireless Network Telephones?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cellular/Wireless Network Telephones?

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 85171400 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹89 Cr (−2.63% YoY) — 0.0024% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹48 Cr (−10.72% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹41 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2301 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8517: 0.04% of its exports; import side 0.03%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8517: #8 of 57 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #2832 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: −2.63% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8517: 0.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85171400

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | 124.03 | 0.0034% | — | 0.12% | 68.98 | 0.0012% | — | 0.05% | +55.05 | #2259 |
| FY 2023-24 | 91.35 | 0.0025% | −26.35% | 0.06% | 53.65 | 0.0010% | −22.22% | 0.04% | +37.70 | #2700 |
| FY 2024-25 | 88.95 | 0.0024% | −2.63% | 0.04% | 47.90 | 0.0008% | −10.72% | 0.03% | +41.05 | #2832 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85171400 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 85171400

India exported ₹88.95 Crore worth of Cellular/Wireless Network Telephones in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 85171400 ranked #2832 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85171400 ranks #2832 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8517, it ranks #8 of 57. By trade surplus, it ranks #2301 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85171400 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85171400 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports declined by 2.63% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹41.05 Crore in HSN Code 85171400 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹88.95 Cr exceeded imports of ₹47.90 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹41.05 Crore — ranking #2301 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 85171400 contributes 0.04% of Sub-Chapter 8517 exports — ranked #8

Among the 57 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8517, HSN Code 85171400 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #11).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |