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# HSN Code 85181000: Microphones And Stands Therefor

- [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 8518: Microphones and amplifiers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8518/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microphones and stands therefor | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85181000 ?

It includes Hardened Rubber Scrap/Waste/Powder

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Microphones And Stands Therefor?

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 Microphones And Stands Therefor?

Under HSN 85181000, Microphones And Stands Therefor attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Microphones And Stands Therefor?

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 Microphones And Stands Therefor?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Microphones And Stands Therefor?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85181000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹34 Cr (+11.66% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹897 Cr (+1.98% YoY) — 0.0148% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹864 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12160 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8518: 3.57% of its exports; import side 5.82%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8518: #9 of 18 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -15.24% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4170 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +118.93% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8518: 3.57% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85181000

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. 8518 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8518 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 90.69 | 0.0040% | — | 11.88% | 434.41 | 0.0121% | — | 6.64% | −343.72 | #2127 |
| FY 2019-20 | 24.78 | 0.0011% | −72.68% | 9.00% | 498.37 | 0.0149% | +14.72% | 6.61% | −473.59 | #3835 |
| FY 2020-21 | 54.25 | 0.0025% | +118.93% | 17.98% | 462.31 | 0.0159% | −7.24% | 6.03% | −408.06 | #2814 |
| FY 2021-22 | 22.22 | 0.0007% | −59.04% | 5.81% | 577.89 | 0.0126% | +25.00% | 6.64% | −555.67 | #4460 |
| FY 2022-23 | 31.49 | 0.0009% | +41.72% | 4.80% | 724.83 | 0.0126% | +25.43% | 5.10% | −693.34 | #4095 |
| FY 2023-24 | 30.11 | 0.0008% | −4.38% | 2.59% | 879.70 | 0.0157% | +21.37% | 6.08% | −849.59 | #4241 |
| FY 2024-25 | 33.62 | 0.0009% | +11.66% | 3.57% | 897.12 | 0.0148% | +1.98% | 5.82% | −863.50 | #4170 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -15.24%/yr, imports 12.85%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85181000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -15.24% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85181000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -15.24% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹90.69 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹33.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85181000 ranked #4170 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85181000 ranks #4170 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8518, it ranks #9 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #12160 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85181000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85181000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 118.93% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹863.50 Crore in HSN Code 85181000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹897.12 Cr exceeded exports of ₹33.62 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹863.50 Crore — ranking #12160 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.85% CAGR signals rising demand for Microphones And Stands Therefor

India's imports under HSN Code 85181000 have grown at 12.85% CAGR, reaching ₹897.12 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85181000 contributes 3.57% of Sub-Chapter 8518 exports — ranked #9

Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8518, HSN Code 85181000 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 3.57% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.82% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8518

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85183011: Hardened Rubber Scrap/Waste/Powder](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85183011/) | ₹265 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85189000: Microphones, Loudspeakers & Audio Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85189000/) | ₹199 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85182990: Loudspeakers: Mounted or Not: Other Enclosures](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85182990/) | ₹90 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85182290: Other Multi-Loudspeaker](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85182290/) | ₹67 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85183090: Coin/Disc-Operated Record-Players](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85183090/) | ₹60 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85184000: Audio-frequency electric amplifiers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85184000/) | ₹59 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 85183019: Other Headphones/Earphones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85183019/) | ₹49 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85182190: Other Single Loudspeaker](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85182190/) | ₹42 Cr |
| #9 | HSN Code 85181000: Microphones And Stands Therefor (this hsn code) | ₹34 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 85182210: Wireless Multi-Loudspeaker](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85182210/) | ₹29 Cr |