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# HSN Code 85255030: Broadcast equipment

- [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: Broadcast equipment sub-system | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85255030 ?

It includes Digital and video camera recorders

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Broadcast equipment is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Broadcast equipment?

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 Broadcast equipment?

Under HSN 85255030, Broadcast equipment attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Broadcast equipment?

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 Broadcast equipment?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85255030 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹12 Cr (+62.81% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹123 Cr (−13.06% YoY) — 0.0020% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹111 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10880 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8525: 0.96% of its exports; import side 0.70%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8525: #4 of 41 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 15.77% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5590 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +220.77% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8525: 0.96% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85255030

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 | 4.91 | 0.0002% | — | 0.91% | 20.82 | 0.0006% | — | 0.19% | −15.91 | #5878 |
| FY 2019-20 | 15.75 | 0.0007% | +220.77% | 3.35% | 6.68 | 0.0002% | −67.92% | 0.04% | +9.07 | #4441 |
| FY 2020-21 | 10.71 | 0.0005% | −32.00% | 1.72% | 11.85 | 0.0004% | +77.40% | 0.08% | −1.14 | #4978 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.39 | 0.0001% | −68.35% | 0.60% | 9.39 | 0.0002% | −20.76% | 0.07% | −6.00 | #6783 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.42 | 0.0001% | +59.88% | 1.01% | 64.77 | 0.0011% | +589.78% | 0.45% | −59.35 | #6372 |
| FY 2023-24 | 7.26 | 0.0002% | +33.95% | 0.66% | 141.55 | 0.0025% | +118.54% | 0.90% | −134.29 | #6112 |
| FY 2024-25 | 11.82 | 0.0003% | +62.81% | 0.96% | 123.07 | 0.0020% | −13.06% | 0.70% | −111.25 | #5590 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 15.77%/yr, imports 34.47%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85255030 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 15.77% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85255030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.77% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85255030 ranked #5590 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85255030 ranks #5590 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8525, it ranks #4 of 41. By trade surplus, it ranks #10880 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85255030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85255030 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 220.77% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹111.25 Crore in HSN Code 85255030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹123.07 Cr exceeded exports of ₹11.82 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹111.25 Crore — ranking #10880 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 34.47% CAGR signals rising demand for Broadcast equipment

India's imports under HSN Code 85255030 have grown at 34.47% CAGR, reaching ₹123.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85255030 contributes 0.96% of Sub-Chapter 8525 exports — ranked #4

Among the 41 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8525, HSN Code 85255030 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.96% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.70% share (rank #4).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |