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# HSN Code 85258090: Radio-Broadcast Receiver with Sound Recording/Reproducing 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 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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85258090 ?

It includes Black & White/Monochrome Video Projectors

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Radio-Broadcast Receiver with Sound Recording/Reproducing 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Radio-Broadcast Receiver with Sound Recording/Reproducing Apparatus is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Radio-Broadcast Receiver with Sound Recording/Reproducing Apparatus; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Radio-Broadcast Receiver with Sound Recording/Reproducing 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Radio-Broadcast Receiver with Sound Recording/Reproducing 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 much GST applies to Radio-Broadcast Receiver with Sound Recording/Reproducing Apparatus?

Under HSN 85258090, Radio-Broadcast Receiver with Sound Recording/Reproducing Apparatus attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85258090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹238 Cr (+2,64,522.22% YoY) — 0.0039% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹238 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11439 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8525: 0.01% of its exports; import side 1.36%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8525: #10 of 41 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -68.97% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9502 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +113.46% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8525: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85258090

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 | 190.29 | 0.0083% | — | 35.24% | 6,207.87 | 0.1732% | — | 55.34% | −6,017.58 | #1359 |
| FY 2019-20 | 141.73 | 0.0064% | −25.52% | 30.12% | 9,483.34 | 0.2833% | +52.76% | 57.39% | −9,341.61 | #1635 |
| FY 2020-21 | 302.53 | 0.0141% | +113.46% | 48.63% | 7,098.91 | 0.2436% | −25.14% | 50.68% | −6,796.38 | #1024 |
| FY 2021-22 | 149.55 | 0.0048% | −50.57% | 26.35% | 8,447.50 | 0.1848% | +19.00% | 61.28% | −8,297.95 | #1947 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.77% | 0.07% | 1,254.84 | 0.0218% | −85.15% | 8.75% | −1,254.49 | #8954 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.99% | 0.00% | −0.09 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | 238.16 | 0.0039% | +2,64,522.22% | 1.36% | −237.99 | #9502 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -68.97%/yr, imports -41.93%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85258090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -68.97% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85258090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -68.97% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹190.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85258090 ranked #9502 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85258090 ranks #9502 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8525, it ranks #10 of 41. By trade surplus, it ranks #11439 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85258090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85258090 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 113.46% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹237.99 Crore in HSN Code 85258090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹238.16 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.17 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹237.99 Crore — ranking #11439 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -41.93% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Radio-Broadcast Receiver with Sound Recording/Reproducing Apparatus

India's imports under HSN Code 85258090 have grown at -41.93% CAGR, reaching ₹238.16 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85258090 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 8525 exports — ranked #10

Among the 41 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8525, HSN Code 85258090 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.36% share (rank #3).

## 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](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 (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |