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# HSN Code 85176210: PLCC equipment for transmission/reception

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other apparatus for transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network): Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus: PLCC equipment | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85176210 ?

It includes Switching and routing apparatus

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for PLCC equipment for transmission/reception?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with PLCC equipment for transmission/reception?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when PLCC equipment for transmission/reception is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for PLCC equipment for transmission/reception; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade PLCC equipment for transmission/reception?

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

### How much GST applies to PLCC equipment for transmission/reception?

Under HSN 85176210, PLCC equipment for transmission/reception attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85176210 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹34 Cr (+64.52% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹61 Cr (+16.62% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹26 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9746 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8517: 0.02% of its exports; import side 0.04%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8517: #12 of 57 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -0.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4137 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +82.79% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8517: 0.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85176210

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 | 34.92 | 0.0015% | — | 0.19% | 38.03 | 0.0011% | — | 0.03% | −3.11 | #3384 |
| FY 2019-20 | 17.95 | 0.0008% | −48.60% | 0.05% | 56.04 | 0.0017% | +47.36% | 0.06% | −38.09 | #4261 |
| FY 2020-21 | 32.81 | 0.0015% | +82.79% | 0.10% | 37.52 | 0.0013% | −33.05% | 0.04% | −4.71 | #3525 |
| FY 2021-22 | 43.55 | 0.0014% | +32.73% | 0.08% | 21.01 | 0.0005% | −44.00% | 0.02% | +22.54 | #3556 |
| FY 2022-23 | 21.71 | 0.0006% | −50.15% | 0.02% | 29.72 | 0.0005% | +41.46% | 0.02% | −8.01 | #4574 |
| FY 2023-24 | 20.83 | 0.0006% | −4.05% | 0.01% | 51.92 | 0.0009% | +74.70% | 0.04% | −31.09 | #4726 |
| FY 2024-25 | 34.27 | 0.0009% | +64.52% | 0.02% | 60.55 | 0.0010% | +16.62% | 0.04% | −26.28 | #4137 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -0.31%/yr, imports 8.06%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85176210 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -0.31% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85176210 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.31% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹34.92 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹34.27 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85176210 ranked #4137 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85176210 ranks #4137 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8517, it ranks #12 of 57. By trade surplus, it ranks #9746 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85176210 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85176210 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 82.79% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹26.28 Crore in HSN Code 85176210 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹60.55 Cr exceeded exports of ₹34.27 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹26.28 Crore — ranking #9746 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.06% CAGR signals stable import dependency for PLCC equipment for transmission/reception

India's imports under HSN Code 85176210 have grown at 8.06% CAGR, reaching ₹60.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85176210 contributes 0.02% of Sub-Chapter 8517 exports — ranked #12

Among the 57 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8517, HSN Code 85176210 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.04% share (rank #9).

## 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 |
| #12 | HSN Code 85176210: PLCC equipment for transmission/reception (this hsn code) | ₹34 Cr |