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# HSN Code 85255090: Transmission Apparatus| Other

- [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: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85255090 ?

It includes Other: Radio navigational aid apparatus: Direction measuring equipment

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Transmission Apparatus/ Other is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Transmission Apparatus/ Other?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Transmission Apparatus/ Other?

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 much GST applies to Transmission Apparatus/ Other?

Under HSN 85255090, Transmission Apparatus/ Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Transmission Apparatus/ Other?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Transmission Apparatus/ Other?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85255090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹50 Cr (−34.94% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹38 Cr (−41.93% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹12 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3198 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8525: 4.05% of its exports; import side 0.21%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8525: #3 of 41 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.74% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3635 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +236.61% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8525: 4.05% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85255090

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 | 26.97 | 0.0012% | — | 5.00% | 37.49 | 0.0010% | — | 0.33% | −10.52 | #3707 |
| FY 2019-20 | 13.85 | 0.0006% | −48.65% | 2.94% | 25.37 | 0.0008% | −32.33% | 0.15% | −11.52 | #4597 |
| FY 2020-21 | 46.62 | 0.0022% | +236.61% | 7.49% | 159.94 | 0.0055% | +530.43% | 1.14% | −113.32 | #3048 |
| FY 2021-22 | 66.77 | 0.0021% | +43.22% | 11.77% | 211.34 | 0.0046% | +32.14% | 1.53% | −144.57 | #2944 |
| FY 2022-23 | 64.18 | 0.0018% | −3.88% | 11.99% | 50.11 | 0.0009% | −76.29% | 0.35% | +14.07 | #3141 |
| FY 2023-24 | 76.44 | 0.0021% | +19.10% | 6.98% | 64.61 | 0.0012% | +28.94% | 0.41% | +11.83 | #2940 |
| FY 2024-25 | 49.73 | 0.0014% | −34.94% | 4.05% | 37.52 | 0.0006% | −41.93% | 0.21% | +12.21 | #3635 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.74%/yr, imports 0.01%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85255090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.74% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85255090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.74% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹26.97 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹49.73 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85255090 ranked #3635 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85255090 ranks #3635 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8525, it ranks #3 of 41. By trade surplus, it ranks #3198 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85255090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85255090 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 236.61% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹12.21 Crore in HSN Code 85255090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹49.73 Cr exceeded imports of ₹37.52 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹12.21 Crore — ranking #3198 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.01% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Transmission Apparatus| Other

India's imports under HSN Code 85255090 have grown at 0.01% CAGR, reaching ₹37.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85255090 contributes 4.05% of Sub-Chapter 8525 exports — ranked #3

Among the 41 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8525, HSN Code 85255090 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 4.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.21% share (rank #7).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |