HSN Code 85185000: Electric sound amplifier sets

HSN Code 85185000 represents Electric sound amplifier sets under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Electric sound amplifier sets correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85185000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Electric sound amplifier sets.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85185000

HSN Code 85185000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Electric sound amplifier sets

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

8518 - Microphones and stands therefor: loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures: headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of icrophone and one or more luudspeakers: audio-frequency electric amplifiers: electric sound amplifier sets

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 85185000 not include?

Electric sound amplifier sets does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 85182100

Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audiofrequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier set - loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures: single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures

HSN Code 85182110

Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures : Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures : Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures

HSN Code 85182190

Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures : Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures : other

HSN Code 85182200

Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audiofrequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier set - loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures: multiple loudspeakers, mounted in the same enclosure

HSN Code 85182210

Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures : Multiple loudspeakers, mounted in the same enclosure: Wireless

HSN Code 85182290

Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures : Multiple loudspeakers, mounted in the same enclosure : other

HSN Code 85182900

Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audiofrequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier set - loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures: other

HSN Code 85182910

Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures : enclosure: Wireless

HSN Code 85182990

Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures : enclosure: Other

HSN Code 85183000

Microphones and stands therefor; loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audiofrequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier set headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers

HSN Code 85183011

Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers:True Wireless Stereo [(TWS) Sound channel not connected by wire]

HSN Code 85183019

Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers: Other

HSN Code 85183020

Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers: Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and capable of connecting only through wired medium

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85185000 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

₹15 Cr

−27.51% vs FY 2023-24

0.0004% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹358 Cr

−4.37% vs FY 2023-24

0.0059% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹344 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11663 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8518

FY 2024-25

1.59%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8518’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 2.32% of Sub-Chapter 8518’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8518

FY 2024-25

#12 of 18

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8518

Import-side rank: #11 of 18

At a glance

−16.63%

Export CAGR

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

#5259

National Export Rank

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

+194.94%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

1.59%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8518

Share of Sub-Chapter 8518 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85185000

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 #3035

Balance

−89.82

Exports

44.48 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

— YoY

5.82% of Sub-Ch. 8518

Imports

134.30 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

— YoY

2.05% of Sub-Ch. 8518

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4798

Balance

−103.47

Exports

11.69 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−73.72% YoY

4.25% of Sub-Ch. 8518

Imports

115.16 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

−14.25% YoY

1.53% of Sub-Ch. 8518

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4291

Balance

−83.16

Exports

18.54 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+58.60% YoY

6.14% of Sub-Ch. 8518

Imports

101.70 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

−11.69% YoY

1.33% of Sub-Ch. 8518

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4465

Balance

−121.17

Exports

22.15 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+19.47% YoY

5.79% of Sub-Ch. 8518

Imports

143.32 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+40.92% YoY

1.65% of Sub-Ch. 8518

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3119

Balance

−226.72

Exports

65.33 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+194.94% YoY

9.95% of Sub-Ch. 8518

Imports

292.05 ₹ Cr

0.0051% share

+103.77% YoY

2.05% of Sub-Ch. 8518

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4739

Balance

−354.26

Exports

20.61 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−68.45% YoY

1.77% of Sub-Ch. 8518

Imports

374.87 ₹ Cr

0.0067% share

+28.36% YoY

2.59% of Sub-Ch. 8518

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5259

Balance

−343.53

Exports

14.94 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−27.51% YoY

1.59% of Sub-Ch. 8518

Imports

358.47 ₹ Cr

0.0059% share

−4.37% YoY

2.32% of Sub-Ch. 8518

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−16.63% /yr

Imports

17.78% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8518 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹941.61 Cr

Import

₹15,425.99 Cr

Trade Balance

−14,484.38

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 85185000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −16.63% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85185000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −16.63% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹44.48 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.94 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85185000 Ranked #5259 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85185000 ranks #5259 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8518, it ranks #12 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #11663 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85185000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85185000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 194.94% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹343.53 Crore in HSN Code 85185000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹358.47 Cr exceeded exports of ₹14.94 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹343.53 Crore — ranking #11663 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 17.78% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Electric sound amplifier sets

India's imports under HSN Code 85185000 have grown at 17.78% CAGR, reaching ₹358.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85185000 Contributes 1.59% of Sub-Chapter 8518 Exports — Ranked #12

Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8518, HSN Code 85185000 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 1.59% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.32% share (rank #11).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85185000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85185000 ?

It includes Time Code Recorder

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Electric sound amplifier sets?

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 Electric sound amplifier sets?

Under HSN 85185000, Electric sound amplifier sets attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Electric sound amplifier sets is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Electric sound amplifier sets; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Electric sound amplifier sets?

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 Electric sound amplifier sets?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Electric sound amplifier sets?

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.