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# HSN Code 85299020: Other : For amateur radio communication equipment

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : For amateur radio communication equipment | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85299020 ?

It includes Fire alarm systems

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other : For amateur radio communication equipment?

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 Other : For amateur radio communication equipment is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other : For amateur radio communication equipment; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other : For amateur radio communication equipment?

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 Other : For amateur radio communication equipment?

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 Other : For amateur radio communication equipment?

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 85299020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹11 Cr (+14.02% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹20 Cr (+53.25% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹9 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9000 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8529: 0.51% of its exports; import side 0.17%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8529: #6 of 13 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -19.91% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5728 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +284.87% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8529: 0.51% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85299020

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 | 40.05 | 0.0018% | — | 4.67% | 5.40 | 0.0002% | — | 0.06% | +34.65 | #3190 |
| FY 2019-20 | 40.32 | 0.0018% | +0.67% | 3.33% | 3.19 | 0.0001% | −40.93% | 0.03% | +37.13 | #3195 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.57 | 0.0002% | −91.15% | 0.21% | 8.35 | 0.0003% | +161.76% | 0.05% | −4.78 | #6341 |
| FY 2021-22 | 13.74 | 0.0004% | +284.87% | 0.80% | 12.88 | 0.0003% | +54.25% | 0.06% | +0.86 | #5071 |
| FY 2022-23 | 12.72 | 0.0004% | −7.42% | 0.84% | 14.48 | 0.0003% | +12.42% | 0.11% | −1.76 | #5320 |
| FY 2023-24 | 9.27 | 0.0003% | −27.12% | 0.50% | 12.75 | 0.0002% | −11.95% | 0.12% | −3.48 | #5828 |
| FY 2024-25 | 10.57 | 0.0003% | +14.02% | 0.51% | 19.54 | 0.0003% | +53.25% | 0.17% | −8.97 | #5728 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -19.91%/yr, imports 23.90%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85299020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -19.91% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85299020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -19.91% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹40.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹10.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85299020 ranked #5728 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85299020 ranks #5728 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8529, it ranks #6 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #9000 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85299020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85299020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 284.87% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹8.97 Crore in HSN Code 85299020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹19.54 Cr exceeded exports of ₹10.57 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹8.97 Crore — ranking #9000 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 23.90% CAGR signals rising demand for Other : For amateur radio communication equipment

India's imports under HSN Code 85299020 have grown at 23.90% CAGR, reaching ₹19.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85299020 contributes 0.51% of Sub-Chapter 8529 exports — ranked #6

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8529, HSN Code 85299020 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.17% share (rank #6).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |