Speaker HSN Code: Classification for Bluetooth, Wireless, and Home Theater Speakers
Speakers are now used everywhere from homes and cars to offices and events. Under GST, speakers are treated as electrical goods and fall under a specific HSN heading.
What is the HSN code for Bluetooth speakers?
Speakers and sound systems are generally classified under heading 8518, which covers microphones, loudspeakers, headphones, earphones, and audio amplifier sets.
Speaker HSN Code Classification and GST Rates
Here are some commonly used HSN codes and GST rates for this category
| Section | |
|---|---|
| Section No | 16 |
| Section Title | Guide to HSN Section 16 |
| Section Description | MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES |
| Chapter | |
|---|---|
| Chapter No | 85 |
| Chapter Title | Electrical Machinery Equipment |
| Chapter Description | 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 |
4 Digit HSN Code Classification
| HSN Code | HSN Code Title | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8518 | Microphones and amplifiers | 18% |
8 Digit HSN Code Classification
| HSN Code | HSN Code Title | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 85181000 | Microphones And Stands Therefor | 18% |
| 85182100 | Multiple Loudspeakers in Enclosures | 18% |
| 85182110 | Single Loudspeaker (Enclosed) | 18% |
| 85182190 | Other Single Loudspeaker | 18% |
| 85182200 | Other Loudspeakers | 18% |
| 85182210 | Wireless Multi-Loudspeaker | 18% |
| 85182290 | Other Multi-Loudspeaker | 18% |
| 85182900 | Headphones/Earphones (with/without Mic) | 18% |
| 85182910 | Wireless Loudspeakers: Mounted or Not in Their Enclosures | 18% |
| 85182990 | Loudspeakers: Mounted or Not: Other Enclosures | 18% |
| 85183000 | Headphones/earphones, with mic | 18% |
| 85183011 | Hardened Rubber Scrap/Waste/Powder | 18% |
| 85183019 | Other Headphones/Earphones | 18% |
| 85183020 | Cotton Hand-Made/Needle-Worked Tapestries | 18% |
| 85183090 | Coin/Disc-Operated Record-Players | 18% |
| 85184000 | Audio-frequency electric amplifiers | 18% |
| 85185000 | Electric sound amplifier sets | 18% |
| 85189000 | Microphones, Loudspeakers & Audio Equipment | 18% |
* GST rates may vary based on the latest GST notifications
How Bluetooth and wireless speakers are classified under HSN?
Wireless and Bluetooth features do not change the HSN heading. They are still loudspeakers that can be connected by radio or other link. The invoice should mention them as Bluetooth speaker or wireless speaker, but the code remains 8518.
GST implications on speaker products
Speakers and audio systems usually attract 18 percent GST. Sellers should:
- Use HSN 8518 on invoice
- Separate value of speakers from other devices if sold together
- Charge GST correctly and provide input tax credit to buyers
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Are car speakers under the same HSN as home speakers?
Yes, car speakers also fall under 8518.
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Do soundbars have a separate HSN code?
Soundbars are also loudspeakers and generally come under the same heading.
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Are professional PA speakers treated differently?
They also fall under loudspeaker heading but may have specific sub codes based on function.
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What GST rate is common for speakers?
Most speakers and home theater systems attract 18 percent GST.