--- title: "HSN Code for Digital and video camera recorders | HSN 85258900 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85258900 related to Digital and video camera recorders with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85258900/" --- # HSN Code 85258900: Digital and video camera recorders - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85258900 ? It includes Other : Radio navigational aid apparatus: Other ### Any common misclassification issue with Digital and video camera recorders? 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 Digital and video camera recorders? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Digital and video camera recorders? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Digital and video camera recorders is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Digital and video camera recorders; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Digital and video camera recorders? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85258900 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹908 Cr (+28.54% YoY) — 0.0247% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹16,465 Cr (+8.91% YoY) — 0.2710% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹15,557 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12623 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8525: 73.99% of its exports; import side 94.01% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8525: #1 of 41 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #570 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +179.61% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8525: 73.99% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85258900 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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | 252.57 | 0.0070% | — | 47.18% | 12,694.94 | 0.2208% | — | 88.55% | −12,442.37 | #1489 | | FY 2023-24 | 706.21 | 0.0195% | +179.61% | 64.45% | 15,118.64 | 0.2692% | +19.09% | 95.90% | −14,412.43 | #703 | | FY 2024-25 | 907.76 | 0.0247% | +28.54% | 73.99% | 16,465.17 | 0.2710% | +8.91% | 94.01% | −15,557.41 | #570 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85258900 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 85258900 India exported ₹907.76 Crore worth of Digital and video camera recorders in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 85258900 ranked #570 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85258900 ranks #570 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8525, it ranks #1 of 41. By trade surplus, it ranks #12623 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85258900 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85258900 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 179.61% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹15,557.41 Crore in HSN Code 85258900 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹16,465.17 Cr exceeded exports of ₹907.76 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹15,557.41 Crore — ranking #12623 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 85258900 contributes 73.99% of Sub-Chapter 8525 exports — ranked #1 Among the 41 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8525, HSN Code 85258900 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 73.99% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 94.01% share (rank #1). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85258090/) | < ₹1 Crore |