--- title: "HSN Code for Other Headphones/Earphones | HSN 85183019 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85183019 related to Other Headphones/Earphones with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85183019/" --- # HSN Code 85183019: Other Headphones/Earphones - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85183019 ? It includes Magnetic, optical apparatus: Other ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Headphones/Earphones is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Headphones/Earphones; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Headphones/Earphones? 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 Other Headphones/Earphones? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Headphones/Earphones? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Headphones/Earphones? 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 Headphones/Earphones? Under HSN 85183019, Other Headphones/Earphones attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85183019 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹49 Cr (−28.95% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,414 Cr (+9.99% YoY) — 0.0233% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹1,365 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12314 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8518: 5.17% of its exports; import side 9.16% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8518: #7 of 18 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #3663 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: −28.95% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8518: 5.17% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85183019 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 | 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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2023-24 | 68.50 | 0.0019% | — | 5.90% | 1,285.27 | 0.0229% | — | 8.89% | −1,216.77 | #3108 | | FY 2024-25 | 48.67 | 0.0013% | −28.95% | 5.17% | 1,413.69 | 0.0233% | +9.99% | 9.16% | −1,365.02 | #3663 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85183019 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 85183019 India exported ₹48.67 Crore worth of Other Headphones/Earphones in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 85183019 ranked #3663 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85183019 ranks #3663 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8518, it ranks #7 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #12314 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85183019 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85183019 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports declined by 28.95% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,365.02 Crore in HSN Code 85183019 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,413.69 Cr exceeded exports of ₹48.67 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,365.02 Crore — ranking #12314 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 85183019 contributes 5.17% of Sub-Chapter 8518 exports — ranked #7 Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8518, HSN Code 85183019 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 5.17% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.16% share (rank #4). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85181000/) | ₹34 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 85182210: Wireless Multi-Loudspeaker](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85182210/) | ₹29 Cr |