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# HSN Sub-chapter 8521: Video recording apparatus

Video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner

Part of [Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-85/).

- Current GST rate: 18%
- Earlier GST rate: 18%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 85211011 | [Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Cassette)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211011/) |
| 85211012 | [Betacam/Digital Betacam VCR](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211012/) |
| 85211019 | [Magnetic tape-type : Cassette tape-type : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211019/) |
| 85211021 | [Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” or 1″ Tape)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211021/) |
| 85211022 | [Video Recording Devices (Portable)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211022/) |
| 85211029 | [Magnetic Tape-Type \| Spool Type](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211029/) |
| 85211091 | [Professional Video Tape Recorders (¾” Spool)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211091/) |
| 85211092 | [Video Recording Devices (Non-Portable)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211092/) |
| 85211099 | [Magnetic tape-type : Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85211099/) |
| 85219010 | [Video duplicating system: Master/slave](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85219010/) |
| 85219020 | [Other \| Dvd Player](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85219020/) |
| 85219090 | [Video recording or reproducing apparatus \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85219090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 8521

It includes Video recording apparatus

### How are warranty replacements of Video recording apparatus handled?

If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.

### Any special steps when selling Video recording apparatus through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Video recording apparatus?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Video recording apparatus?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Video recording apparatus?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Video recording apparatus are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 8521 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹14 Cr (+45.47% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹465 Cr (+39.31% YoY) — 0.0076% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹451 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #857 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 85: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.06%
- Rank within Chapter 85: #45 of 48 by export value; import-side #44

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -17.21% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1028 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +45.47% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Ch. 85: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 8521

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 Ch. 85 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 85 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 43.43 | 0.0019% | — | 0.05% | 921.41 | 0.0257% | — | 0.25% | −877.98 | #854 |
| FY 2019-20 | 7.43 | 0.0003% | −82.89% | 0.01% | 490.11 | 0.0146% | −46.81% | 0.14% | −482.68 | #1018 |
| FY 2020-21 | 7.86 | 0.0004% | +5.79% | 0.01% | 311.01 | 0.0107% | −36.54% | 0.09% | −303.15 | #1010 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6.86 | 0.0002% | −12.72% | 0.00% | 352.57 | 0.0077% | +13.36% | 0.08% | −345.71 | #1042 |
| FY 2022-23 | 8.03 | 0.0002% | +17.06% | 0.00% | 331.82 | 0.0058% | −5.89% | 0.06% | −323.79 | #1047 |
| FY 2023-24 | 9.61 | 0.0003% | +19.68% | 0.00% | 333.96 | 0.0059% | +0.64% | 0.05% | −324.35 | #1043 |
| FY 2024-25 | 13.98 | 0.0004% | +45.47% | 0.00% | 465.25 | 0.0076% | +39.31% | 0.06% | −451.27 | #1028 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -17.21%/yr, imports -10.76%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8521 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -17.21% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8521 have declined at a compound annual rate of -17.21% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹43.43 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹13.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8521 ranked #1028 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8521 ranks #1028 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 85, it ranks #45 of 48. By trade surplus, it ranks #857 of 1233.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8521 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8521 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 45.47% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹451.27 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8521 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹465.25 Cr exceeded exports of ₹13.98 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹451.27 Crore — ranking #857 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -10.76% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Video recording apparatus

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8521 have grown at -10.76% CAGR, reaching ₹465.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8521 contributes 0.00% of Chapter 85 exports — ranked #45

Among the 48 sub-chapters under Chapter 85, HSN Sub-Chapter 8521 ranks #45 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.06% share (rank #44).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 85

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8517: Telephone & Communication Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8517/) | ₹2,19,707 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8504: Clad metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8504/) | ₹26,635 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8544: Insulated electric wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8544/) | ₹19,814 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8503: Machinery parts for headings 8501-8502](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8503/) | ₹11,520 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8536: Circuit switching apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8536/) | ₹11,406 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8538: Parts For Apparatus Of Headings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8538/) | ₹11,292 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8541: Diodes, Transistors, Led Devices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8541/) | ₹11,002 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8537: Electric control panels & consoles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8537/) | ₹7,817 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8501: Electric motors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8501/) | ₹7,369 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8507: Electric accumulators & separators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8507/) | ₹6,959 Cr |
| #45 | HSN Sub-Chapter 8521: Video recording apparatus (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹14 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 8501 | [Electric motors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8501/) |
| 8502 | [Electric Generating, Rotary Converters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8502/) |
| 8503 | [Machinery parts for headings 8501-8502](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8503/) |
| 8504 | [Clad metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8504/) |
| 8505 | [Electro, Permanent Magnets, Clutches](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8505/) |
| 8506 | [Primary cells & primary batteries](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8506/) |
| 8507 | [Electric accumulators & separators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8507/) |
| 8508 | [Vacuum Cleaners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8508/) |
| 8509 | [Electro-mechanical Appliances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8509/) |
| 8510 | [Electric Shavers & Clippers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8510/) |
| 8511 | [Ignition Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8511/) |
| 8512 | [Lighting & Signaling Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8512/) |
| 8513 | [Portable Electric Lamps](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8513/) |
| 8514 | [Industrial electric furnaces & ovens](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8514/) |
| 8515 | [Electric soldering & welding machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8515/) |
| 8516 | [Electric heaters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8516/) |
| 8517 | [Telephone & Communication Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8517/) |
| 8518 | [Microphones and amplifiers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8518/) |
| 8519 | [Sound Recording Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8519/) |
| 8522 | [Parts for electrical apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8522/) |
| 8523 | [Recording discs and tapes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8523/) |
| 8524 | [Recorded Media](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8524/) |
| 8525 | [Transmission apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8525/) |
| 8526 | [Radar apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8526/) |
| 8527 | [Radio-broadcasting reception apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8527/) |
| 8528 | [Monitors and projectors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8528/) |
| 8529 | [Parts for electrical apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8529/) |
| 8530 | [Electrical signaling/traffic control](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8530/) |
| 8531 | [Electric Signaling Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8531/) |
| 8532 | [Electrical Capacitors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8532/) |
| 8533 | [Electrical Resistors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8533/) |
| 8534 | [Printed circuits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8534/) |
| 8535 | [Electrical circuits protection](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8535/) |
| 8536 | [Circuit switching apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8536/) |
| 8537 | [Electric control panels & consoles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8537/) |
| 8538 | [Parts For Apparatus Of Headings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8538/) |
| 8539 | [Electric lamps & units](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8539/) |
| 8540 | [Thermionic, cold cathode tubes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8540/) |
| 8541 | [Diodes, Transistors, Led Devices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8541/) |
| 8542 | [Electronic integrated circuits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8542/) |
| 8543 | [Electrical machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8543/) |
| 8544 | [Insulated electric wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8544/) |
| 8545 | [Carbon articles for electrical use](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8545/) |
| 8546 | [Electrical insulators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8546/) |
| 8547 | [Insulating fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8547/) |
| 8548 | [Electrical parts of machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8548/) |
| 8549 | [Electrical waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8549/) |