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# HSN Code 85176960: Other Telecom Apparatus

- [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): Other: Set top boxes for gaining access to internet | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85176960 ?

It includes Microphones And Stands Therefor

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Telecom Apparatus?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Telecom Apparatus?

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 Other Telecom Apparatus?

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 Other Telecom Apparatus?

Under HSN 85176960, Other Telecom Apparatus attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Telecom Apparatus is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Telecom Apparatus; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85176960 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹43 Cr (+254.21% YoY) — 0.0012% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−98.02% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹43 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2277 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8517: 0.02% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8517: #11 of 57 by export value; import-side #23

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 38.04% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3823 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +12,179.07% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8517: 0.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85176960

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 | 6.26 | 0.0003% | — | 0.03% | 291.13 | 0.0081% | — | 0.25% | −284.87 | #5579 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.11 | 0.0001% | −82.27% | 0.00% | 73.53 | 0.0022% | −74.74% | 0.08% | −72.42 | #7503 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −44.14% | 0.00% | 123.29 | 0.0042% | +67.67% | 0.12% | −122.67 | #8070 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −30.65% | 0.00% | 3.92 | 0.0001% | −96.82% | 0.00% | −3.49 | #8679 |
| FY 2022-23 | 52.80 | 0.0015% | +12,179.07% | 0.05% | 5.37 | 0.0001% | +36.99% | 0.00% | +47.43 | #3405 |
| FY 2023-24 | 12.23 | 0.0003% | −76.84% | 0.01% | 39.86 | 0.0007% | +642.27% | 0.03% | −27.63 | #5452 |
| FY 2024-25 | 43.32 | 0.0012% | +254.21% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.02% | 0.00% | +42.53 | #3823 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 38.04%/yr, imports -62.65%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85176960 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 38.04% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85176960 have grown at a compound annual rate of 38.04% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.26 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹43.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85176960 ranked #3823 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85176960 ranks #3823 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8517, it ranks #11 of 57. By trade surplus, it ranks #2277 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85176960 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85176960 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 12,179.07% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹42.53 Crore in HSN Code 85176960 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹43.32 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.79 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹42.53 Crore — ranking #2277 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -62.65% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Telecom Apparatus

India's imports under HSN Code 85176960 have grown at -62.65% CAGR, reaching ₹0.79 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85176960 contributes 0.02% of Sub-Chapter 8517 exports — ranked #11

Among the 57 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8517, HSN Code 85176960 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #23).

## 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 |
| #11 | HSN Code 85176960: Other Telecom Apparatus (this hsn code) | ₹43 Cr |