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# HSN Code 85231211: Other Sound Recording Magnetic Tape (4mm-6.5mm)

- [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 8523: Recording discs and tapes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8523/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Prepared unrecorded media for sound recording or similar recording of other phenomena, other than products of chapter 37 - magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm: - for recording sound: audio cassettes | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85231211 ?

It includes For the goods of sub-heading 8517 13 or 8517 13

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Sound Recording Magnetic Tape (4mm-6.5mm)?

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 Other Sound Recording Magnetic Tape (4mm-6.5mm)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Sound Recording Magnetic Tape (4mm-6.5mm)?

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 Other Sound Recording Magnetic Tape (4mm-6.5mm)?

Under HSN 85231211, Other Sound Recording Magnetic Tape (4mm-6.5mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Sound Recording Magnetic Tape (4mm-6.5mm) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Sound Recording Magnetic Tape (4mm-6.5mm); Nil for exempt items if applicable).