--- title: "HSN Code for Transmission & reception apparatus | HSN 85256000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85256000 related to Transmission & reception apparatus with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85256000/" --- # HSN Code 85256000: Transmission & reception apparatus - [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 incorporating reception apparatus (Two-way radio (Walkie talkie) used by defence, police and paramilitary forces etc.) | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | | Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85256000 ? It includes Instrument landing system ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Transmission & reception apparatus? 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. ### How much GST applies to Transmission & reception apparatus? Under HSN 85256000, Transmission & reception apparatus attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Transmission & reception apparatus? 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 Transmission & reception apparatus? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Transmission & reception apparatus? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Transmission & reception apparatus is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Transmission & reception apparatus; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85256000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹239 Cr (+17.34% YoY) — 0.0065% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹471 Cr (+45.63% YoY) — 0.0078% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹232 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11416 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8525: 19.49% of its exports; import side 2.69% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8525: #2 of 41 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #1660 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +2,138.10% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8525: 19.49% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85256000 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% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | 6.22 | 0.0003% | — | 1.00% | 205.15 | 0.0070% | — | 1.46% | −198.93 | #5657 | | FY 2021-22 | 139.21 | 0.0044% | +2,138.10% | 24.53% | 175.02 | 0.0038% | −14.69% | 1.27% | −35.81 | #2024 | | FY 2022-23 | 52.94 | 0.0015% | −61.97% | 9.89% | 197.94 | 0.0034% | +13.10% | 1.38% | −145.00 | #3400 | | FY 2023-24 | 203.80 | 0.0056% | +284.96% | 18.60% | 323.74 | 0.0058% | +63.55% | 2.05% | −119.94 | #1766 | | FY 2024-25 | 239.13 | 0.0065% | +17.34% | 19.49% | 471.45 | 0.0078% | +45.63% | 2.69% | −232.32 | #1660 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85256000 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 85256000 India exported ₹239.13 Crore worth of Transmission & reception apparatus in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 85256000 ranked #1660 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85256000 ranks #1660 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8525, it ranks #2 of 41. By trade surplus, it ranks #11416 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85256000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85256000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 2,138.10% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹232.32 Crore in HSN Code 85256000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹471.45 Cr exceeded exports of ₹239.13 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹232.32 Crore — ranking #11416 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 85256000 contributes 19.49% of Sub-Chapter 8525 exports — ranked #2 Among the 41 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8525, HSN Code 85256000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 19.49% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.69% share (rank #2). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |