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# HSN Code 85291012: Dish antenna (radio)

- [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 8529: Parts for electrical apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8529/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds; parts suitable for use therewith: Dish antenna : For amateur radio communication equipment | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85291012 ?

It includes Aerials, Other

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Dish antenna (radio)?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Dish antenna (radio)?

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 Dish antenna (radio) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Dish antenna (radio); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Dish antenna (radio)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Dish antenna (radio)?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85291012 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−93.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−30.67% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7702 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8529: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8529: #12 of 13 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -67.60% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10437 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +200.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8529: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85291012

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. 8529 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8529 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 8.64 | 0.0004% | — | 1.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +8.02 | #5169 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.33 | 0.0001% | −84.61% | 0.11% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −58.06% | 0.00% | +1.07 | #7329 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −47.37% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −96.15% | 0.00% | +0.69 | #7961 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.14% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | +0.15 | #9306 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −68.75% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.00% | +0.03 | #9890 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +3,650.00% | 0.01% | −0.60 | #9590 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.33% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −30.67% | 0.00% | −0.51 | #10437 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -67.60%/yr, imports -2.89%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85291012 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -67.60% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85291012 have declined at a compound annual rate of -67.60% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹8.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85291012 ranked #10437 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85291012 ranks #10437 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8529, it ranks #12 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #7702 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85291012 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85291012 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 200.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.51 Crore in HSN Code 85291012 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.52 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.51 Crore — ranking #7702 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.89% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Dish antenna (radio)

India's imports under HSN Code 85291012 have grown at -2.89% CAGR, reaching ₹0.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85291012 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 8529 exports — ranked #12

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8529, HSN Code 85291012 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #11).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8529

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85299090: Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85299090/) | ₹1,894 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85291029: Aerials, Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85291029/) | ₹89 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85291099: Aerials, Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85291099/) | ₹57 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85291022: Antennas (Amateur Radio)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85291022/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85291019: Other dish antennas](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85291019/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85299020: Other : For amateur radio communication equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85299020/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 85291092: Aerials for amateur radio](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85291092/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85299010: Other : For communication jamming equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85299010/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 85291011: Dish antenna (jamming)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85291011/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 85291091: Aerials for jamming equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85291091/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #12 | HSN Code 85291012: Dish antenna (radio) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |