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# HSN Code 85211029: Magnetic Tape-Type | Spool Type

- [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 8521: Video recording apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8521/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Magnetic tape-type : Spool type : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85211029 ?

It includes Pick-Up Cartridges

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Magnetic Tape-Type / Spool Type?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Magnetic Tape-Type / Spool Type is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Magnetic Tape-Type / Spool Type; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Magnetic Tape-Type / Spool Type?

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

### How much GST applies to Magnetic Tape-Type / Spool Type?

Under HSN 85211029, Magnetic Tape-Type / Spool Type attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Magnetic Tape-Type / Spool Type?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85211029 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+50.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹3 Cr (−11.17% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹3 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8388 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8521: 0.21% of its exports; import side 0.68%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8521: #7 of 12 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -23.53% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10193 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +50.00% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8521: 0.21% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85211029

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. 8521 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8521 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.35% | 1.32 | 0.0000% | — | 0.14% | −1.17 | #8982 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.67% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −35.61% | 0.17% | −0.80 | #9466 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +11.76% | 0.31% | −0.95 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.87% | 1.46 | 0.0000% | +53.68% | 0.41% | −1.40 | #9749 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.25% | 1.54 | 0.0000% | +5.48% | 0.46% | −1.52 | #10152 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.21% | 3.58 | 0.0001% | +132.47% | 1.07% | −3.56 | #10338 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +50.00% | 0.21% | 3.18 | 0.0001% | −11.17% | 0.68% | −3.15 | #10193 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -23.53%/yr, imports 15.78%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85211029 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -23.53% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85211029 have declined at a compound annual rate of -23.53% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.15 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85211029 ranked #10193 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85211029 ranks #10193 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8521, it ranks #7 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #8388 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85211029 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85211029 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 50.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹3.15 Crore in HSN Code 85211029 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3.18 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.03 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3.15 Crore — ranking #8388 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 15.78% CAGR signals rising demand for Magnetic Tape-Type | Spool Type

India's imports under HSN Code 85211029 have grown at 15.78% CAGR, reaching ₹3.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85211029 contributes 0.21% of Sub-Chapter 8521 exports — ranked #7

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8521, HSN Code 85211029 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.21% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.68% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8521

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85219090: Video recording or reproducing apparatus \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85219090/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85211099: Magnetic tape-type : Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211099/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85219020: Other \| Dvd Player](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85219020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85219010: Video duplicating system: Master/slave](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85219010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85211011: Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Cassette)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211011/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85211019: Magnetic tape-type : Cassette tape-type : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211019/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #7 | HSN Code 85211029: Magnetic Tape-Type \| Spool Type (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 85211012: Betacam/Digital Betacam VCR](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211012/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 85211021: Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” or 1″ Tape)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211021/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 85211022: Video Recording Devices (Portable)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211022/) | Nil |