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# HSN Code 85255040: Communication jamming 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: Communication jamming equipment | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85255040 ?

It includes Radar apparatus

### How much GST applies to Communication jamming equipment?

Under HSN 85255040, Communication jamming equipment attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Communication jamming 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 Communication jamming 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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Communication jamming 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Communication jamming equipment is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85255040 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹6 Cr (+62,300.00% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹84 Cr (+80.89% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹78 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10600 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8525: 0.51% of its exports; import side 0.48%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8525: #6 of 41 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #6359 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +62,300.00% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8525: 0.51% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85255040

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 16.52 | 0.0005% | — | 0.15% | −16.52 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 10.64 | 0.0003% | −35.59% | 0.06% | −10.64 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | 37.88 | 0.0013% | +256.02% | 0.27% | −37.75 | #9098 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +546.15% | 0.15% | 21.23 | 0.0005% | −43.95% | 0.15% | −20.39 | #8136 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.61 | 0.0000% | +91.67% | 0.30% | 19.24 | 0.0003% | −9.37% | 0.13% | −17.63 | #7664 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.38% | 0.00% | 46.62 | 0.0008% | +142.31% | 0.30% | −46.61 | #10473 |
| FY 2024-25 | 6.24 | 0.0002% | +62,300.00% | 0.51% | 84.33 | 0.0014% | +80.89% | 0.48% | −78.09 | #6359 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 31.22%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85255040 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 85255040

India exported ₹6.24 Crore worth of Communication jamming equipment in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 85255040 ranked #6359 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85255040 ranks #6359 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8525, it ranks #6 of 41. By trade surplus, it ranks #10600 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85255040 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85255040 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 62,300.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹78.09 Crore in HSN Code 85255040 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹84.33 Cr exceeded exports of ₹6.24 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹78.09 Crore — ranking #10600 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 31.22% CAGR signals rising demand for Communication jamming equipment

India's imports under HSN Code 85255040 have grown at 31.22% CAGR, reaching ₹84.33 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85255040 contributes 0.51% of Sub-Chapter 8525 exports — ranked #6

Among the 41 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8525, HSN Code 85255040 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.48% share (rank #5).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |