HSN Code 85176960: Other Telecom Apparatus

HSN Code 85176960 represents Other Telecom Apparatus under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Telecom Apparatus correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85176960, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Telecom Apparatus.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85176960

HSN Code 85176960 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

Chapter

85 - Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

Sub Chapter

8517 - Telephone sets, smartphones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks: other apparatus for the transmission or reception of vice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network), other than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 85176960 not include?

Other Telecom Apparatus does not include products with the following descriptions.

Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks : Line telephone sets with cordless handsets: Push button type

Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks : Line telephone sets with cordless handsets: Other

Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the 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 than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528 - telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks: — telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks: — push button type

Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the 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 than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528 - telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks: — telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks: — other

Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks : Smartphones

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

Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks: Other : Push button type

Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks: Other : Other

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - telephone sets; videophones: - other: - telephone sets: push button type

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - telephone sets; videophones: - other: - telephone sets: rotary dial type

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - telephone sets; videophones: - other: - telephone sets: other

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - telephone sets; videophones: - other: videophones

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - facsimile machines and teleprinters: fascimile machines

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - facsimile machines and teleprinters: teleprinters

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones telephonic or telegraphic switching apparatus

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: plcc equipment

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: voice frequency telegraphy

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: modems (modulators-demodulators)

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: high bit rate digital subscriber line system (hdsl)

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: digital loop carrier system (dlc)

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: synchronous digital hierarchy system (sdh)

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: multiplexer, statistical multiplexer

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: - other: isdn terminals

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: - other: isdn terminal adapters

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: - other: routers

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: - other: x25 pads

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: - other: other

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): Base stations

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

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: Voice frequency telegraphy

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: Modems (modulators-demodulators)

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: High bit rate digital subscriber line system (HDSL)

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: Digital loop carrier system(DLC)

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: Synchronous digital hierarchy system(SDH)

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: Multiplexers, statistical multiplexers

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: Other

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: ISDN System

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: ISDN terminal adaptor

Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the 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 than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528 - other apparatus for the 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: — routers

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: X 25 Pads

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: Subscriber end equipment

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: Attachments for telephones

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: Other

Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the 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 than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528 - parts — populated, loaded or stuffed printed circuit boards

Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks; other apparatus for the 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 than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8528 - parts — other

Parts : Aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds; parts suitable for use therewith

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus: attachments for telephones

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus: subscriber end equipment

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus: set top boxes for gaining access to the internet

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus: other

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - parts: populated, loaded or stuffed printed circuit boards

Electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - parts: other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85176960 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹43 Cr

+254.21% vs FY 2023-24

0.0012% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−98.02% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹43 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2277 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8517

FY 2024-25

0.02%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8517’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 8517’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8517

FY 2024-25

#11 of 57

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8517

Import-side rank: #23 of 57

At a glance

38.04%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#3823

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+12,179.07%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.02%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8517

Share of Sub-Chapter 8517 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5579

Balance

−284.87

Exports

6.26 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 8517

Imports

291.13 ₹ Cr

0.0081% share

YoY

0.25% of Sub-Ch. 8517

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7503

Balance

−72.42

Exports

1.11 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−82.27% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8517

Imports

73.53 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

−74.74% YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 8517

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8070

Balance

−122.67

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−44.14% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8517

Imports

123.29 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+67.67% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 8517

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8679

Balance

−3.49

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−30.65% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8517

Imports

3.92 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−96.82% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8517

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3405

Balance

+47.43

Exports

52.80 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+12,179.07% YoY

0.05% of Sub-Ch. 8517

Imports

5.37 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+36.99% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8517

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5452

Balance

−27.63

Exports

12.23 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−76.84% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 8517

Imports

39.86 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+642.27% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 8517

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3823

Balance

+42.53

Exports

43.32 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+254.21% YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 8517

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−98.02% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8517

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

38.04% /yr

Imports

−62.65% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 8517 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,19,707.17 Cr

Import

₹1,66,387.62 Cr

Trade Balance

+53,319.55

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85176960 and GST compliance.

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).

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