HSN Code 85194000: Telephone Answering Machines

HSN Code 85194000 represents Telephone Answering Machines under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Telephone Answering Machines correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85194000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Telephone Answering Machines.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85194000

HSN Code 85194000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device transcribing machines

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

8519 - Sound recording or reproducing apparatus

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 85194000 not include?

Telephone Answering Machines does not include products with the following descriptions.

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device coin or disc-operated record-players

Apparatus operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards,tokens or by other means of payment

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other record-players: without loudspeaker

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other record-players: other

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - turntables (record-decks): with automatic record changing mechanism

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - turntables (record-decks): other

Other apparatus: Other: Compact disc changer including mini disc player or laser disc player

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other sound reproducing apparatus: pocket-size cassette players

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other sound reproducing apparatus: other, cassette-type

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other : - other sound reproducing apparatus: audio compact disc players

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other : - other sound reproducing apparatus: compact disc changer including mini disc player or laser disc player

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other : - other sound reproducing apparatus: time code readers

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other sound reproducing apparatus: - other : mp-3 player

Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other : - other sound reproducing apparatus: other

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85194000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85194000 ?

It includes Video Cassettes (Betacam, Betacam SP/M II, VHS)

How should mixed supplies be billed when Telephone Answering Machines is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Telephone Answering Machines?

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 Telephone Answering Machines?

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 Telephone Answering Machines?

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 Telephone Answering Machines?

Under HSN 85194000, Telephone Answering Machines attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Telephone Answering Machines?

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.