HSN Code 85211011: Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Cassette)

HSN Code 85211011 represents Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Cassette) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Cassette) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85211011, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Cassette).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85211011

HSN Code 85211011 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Magnetic tape-type : Cassette tape-type : Professional video tape recorders with ¾” or 1” tape

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

8521 - Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 85211011 not include?

Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Cassette) does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 85211012

Magnetic tape-type : Cassette tape-type : Video recorders betacam or betacam SP or digital betacam S-VHS or digital-S

HSN Code 85211021

Magnetic tape-type : Spool type : Professional video tape recorders with ¾” or 1” tape

HSN Code 85211022

Magnetic tape-type : Spool type : Video recorders betacam or betacam SP or digital betacam S-VHS or digital-S

HSN Code 85211091

Magnetic tape-type : Other: Professional video tape recorders with ¾” or 1” tape

HSN Code 85211092

Magnetic tape-type : Other: Video recorders betacam or betacam SP or digital betacam S-VHS or digital-S

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85211011 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

< ₹1 Crore

+333.33% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

Nil

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #5186 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8521

FY 2024-25

0.93%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8521’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 8521’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8521

FY 2024-25

#5 of 12

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8521

At a glance

−21.84%

Export CAGR

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

#9637

National Export Rank

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

+1,800.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

0.93%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8521

Share of Sub-Chapter 8521 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85211011

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 #8082

Balance

+0.01

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

1.31% of Sub-Ch. 8521

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 8521

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #9870

Balance

−0.03

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−98.25% YoY

0.13% of Sub-Ch. 8521

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−92.86% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 8521

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8900

Balance

+0.18

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+1,800.00% YoY

2.42% of Sub-Ch. 8521

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−75.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8521

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9687

Balance

+0.07

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−63.16% YoY

1.02% of Sub-Ch. 8521

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8521

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #8876

Balance

+0.39

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+457.14% YoY

4.86% of Sub-Ch. 8521

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8521

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #10223

Balance

+0.03

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−92.31% YoY

0.31% of Sub-Ch. 8521

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8521

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9637

Balance

+0.13

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+333.33% YoY

0.93% of Sub-Ch. 8521

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8521

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−21.84% /yr

Imports

—

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 8521 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹13.98 Cr

Import

₹465.25 Cr

Trade Balance

−451.27

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 85211011 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −21.84% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85211011 have declined at a compound annual rate of −21.84% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85211011 Ranked #9637 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85211011 ranks #9637 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8521, it ranks #5 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #5186 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85211011 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85211011 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 1,800.00% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹0.13 Crore in HSN Code 85211011 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.13 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.13 Crore — ranking #5186 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

HSN Code 85211011 Contributes 0.93% of Sub-Chapter 8521 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8521, HSN Code 85211011 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.93% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85211011 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85211011 ?

It includes Video Recording Devices (Non-Portable)

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Cassette)?

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 Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Cassette)?

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 Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Cassette)?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Cassette)?

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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Cassette) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Cassette); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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.