HSN Code 85256000: Transmission & reception apparatus

HSN Code 85256000 represents Transmission & reception apparatus under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Transmission & reception apparatus correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85256000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Transmission & reception apparatus.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85256000

HSN Code 85256000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus (Two-way radio (Walkie talkie) used by defence, police and paramilitary forces etc.)

Chapter

85 - Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

Sub Chapter

8525 - Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporation reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

Description of Goods

Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus

Chapter

85 - Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

Sub Chapter

8525 - Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporation reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 85256000 not include?

Transmission & reception apparatus does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 85251010

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus: radio broadcast transmitter

HSN Code 85251020

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus: tv broadcast transmitter

HSN Code 85251030

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus: broadcast equipment sub-system

HSN Code 85251040

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus: communication jamming equipment

HSN Code 85251050

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus: wireless microphone

HSN Code 85251090

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus: other

HSN Code 85252011

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: walkie talkie set

HSN Code 85252012

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: cordless handset

HSN Code 85252013

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: car telephone

HSN Code 85252014

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: transportable telephone

HSN Code 85252015

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: marine radio communication equipment

HSN Code 85252016

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: amateur radio equipment

HSN Code 85252017

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: cellular telephone

HSN Code 85252019

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: other

HSN Code 85252091

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - other: vsat terminals

HSN Code 85252092

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - other: other satellite communication equipment

HSN Code 85252099

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - other: other

HSN Code 85253000

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital camerastelevision cameras

HSN Code 85254000

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital camerasstill image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras

HSN Code 85256011

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — two way radio communication equipment —- walkie talkie set

HSN Code 85256012

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — two way radio communication equipment —- marine radio communication equipment

HSN Code 85256013

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — two way radio communication equipment —- amateur radio equipment

HSN Code 85256019

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — two way radio communication equipment —- other

HSN Code 85256091

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — other —- vsat terminals

HSN Code 85256092

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — other —- other satellite communication equipment

HSN Code 85256099

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — other —- other

HSN Code 85258010

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders — television cameras

HSN Code 85258020

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders — digital cameras

HSN Code 85258030

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders — video camera recorders

HSN Code 85258090

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders — other

HSN Code 85258100

Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders: High-speed goods as specified in sub-heading Note 1 to this Chapter

HSN Code 85258200

Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders: Other, radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant goods as specified in sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter

HSN Code 85258300

Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders: Other, night vision goods as specified in sub-heading Note 3 to this Chapter

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85256000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹239 Cr

+17.34% vs FY 2023-24

0.0065% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹471 Cr

+45.63% vs FY 2023-24

0.0078% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹232 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11416 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8525

FY 2024-25

19.49%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8525’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 2.69% of Sub-Chapter 8525’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8525

FY 2024-25

#2 of 41

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8525

Import-side rank: #2 of 41

At a glance

#1660

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+2,138.10%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

19.49%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8525

Share of Sub-Chapter 8525 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8525

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8525

FY 2019-20

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8525

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8525

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5657

Balance

−198.93

Exports

6.22 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

1.00% of Sub-Ch. 8525

Imports

205.15 ₹ Cr

0.0070% share

— YoY

1.46% of Sub-Ch. 8525

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2024

Balance

−35.81

Exports

139.21 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

+2,138.10% YoY

24.53% of Sub-Ch. 8525

Imports

175.02 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

−14.69% YoY

1.27% of Sub-Ch. 8525

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3400

Balance

−145.00

Exports

52.94 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−61.97% YoY

9.89% of Sub-Ch. 8525

Imports

197.94 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

+13.10% YoY

1.38% of Sub-Ch. 8525

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1766

Balance

−119.94

Exports

203.80 ₹ Cr

0.0056% share

+284.96% YoY

18.60% of Sub-Ch. 8525

Imports

323.74 ₹ Cr

0.0058% share

+63.55% YoY

2.05% of Sub-Ch. 8525

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1660

Balance

−232.32

Exports

239.13 ₹ Cr

0.0065% share

+17.34% YoY

19.49% of Sub-Ch. 8525

Imports

471.45 ₹ Cr

0.0078% share

+45.63% YoY

2.69% of Sub-Ch. 8525

Sub-Chapter 8525 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,226.92 Cr

Import

₹17,513.92 Cr

Trade Balance

−16,287.00

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85256000 and GST compliance.

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).

Important Disclaimer

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