--- title: "HSN Code for Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter | HSN 85255020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85255020 related to Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85255020/" --- # HSN Code 85255020: Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter - [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 8525: Transmission apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8525/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85255020 ? It includes Night Vision Cameras ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter? 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 Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter? 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 Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter? Under HSN 85255020, Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85255020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−74.07% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹2 Cr (+1,416.67% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8132 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8525: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.01% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8525: #12 of 41 by export value; import-side #12 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -40.32% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #9908 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +194.92% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8525: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85255020 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. 8525 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8525 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 1.55 | 0.0001% | — | 0.29% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.12 | #7205 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −61.94% | 0.13% | 8.81 | 0.0003% | +1,948.84% | 0.05% | −8.22 | #8069 | | FY 2020-21 | 1.74 | 0.0001% | +194.92% | 0.28% | 4.25 | 0.0001% | −51.76% | 0.03% | −2.51 | #7133 | | FY 2021-22 | 4.33 | 0.0001% | +148.85% | 0.76% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.41% | 0.00% | +4.05 | #6536 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.23% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −85.71% | 0.00% | +0.08 | #9559 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +125.00% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.00% | +0.15 | #9259 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −74.07% | 0.01% | 1.82 | 0.0000% | +1,416.67% | 0.01% | −1.75 | #9908 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -40.32%/yr, imports 27.18%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85255020 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -40.32% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 85255020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -40.32% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.55 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.07 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85255020 ranked #9908 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85255020 ranks #9908 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8525, it ranks #12 of 41. By trade surplus, it ranks #8132 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85255020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85255020 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 194.92% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.75 Crore in HSN Code 85255020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.82 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.07 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.75 Crore — ranking #8132 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 27.18% CAGR signals rising demand for Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter India's imports under HSN Code 85255020 have grown at 27.18% CAGR, reaching ₹1.82 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85255020 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 8525 exports — ranked #12 Among the 41 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8525, HSN Code 85255020 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #12). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8525 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 85258900: Digital and video camera recorders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85258900/) | ₹908 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 85256000: Transmission & reception apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85256000/) | ₹239 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 85255090: Transmission Apparatus\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85255090/) | ₹50 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 85255030: Broadcast equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85255030/) | ₹12 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 85258300: Night Vision Cameras](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85258300/) | ₹9 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 85255040: Communication jamming equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85255040/) | ₹6 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 85258100: High-Speed Camera](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85258100/) | ₹2 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 85258200: Radiation-Hardened/Tolerant TV/Digital Cameras](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85258200/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #9 | [HSN Code 85255050: Walkie Talkie Set (Radio/TV Broadcast Transmission with Reception)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85255050/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #10 | [HSN Code 85258090: Radio-Broadcast Receiver with Sound Recording/Reproducing Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85258090/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #12 | HSN Code 85255020: Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |