8525 HSN Code: Transmission apparatus

HSN Sub Chapter 8525 represents Transmission apparatus under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Transmission apparatus correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8525, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Transmission apparatus.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 8525

GST Rate for Transmission apparatus under HSN Code 8525. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

85

HSN Code

8525

HSN Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporation reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 8525

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Transmission apparatus.

Tariff HSN

85251010

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus: radio broadcast transmitter

Tariff HSN

85251020

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus: tv broadcast transmitter

Tariff HSN

85251030

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus: broadcast equipment sub-system

Tariff HSN

85251040

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus: communication jamming equipment

Tariff HSN

85251050

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus: wireless microphone

Tariff HSN

85251090

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus: other

Tariff HSN

85252011

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: walkie talkie set

Tariff HSN

85252012

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: cordless handset

Tariff HSN

85252013

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: car telephone

Tariff HSN

85252014

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: transportable telephone

Tariff HSN

85252015

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: marine radio communication equipment

Tariff HSN

85252016

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: amateur radio equipment

Tariff HSN

85252017

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: cellular telephone

Tariff HSN

85252019

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - two way radio communication equipment: other

Tariff HSN

85252091

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - other: vsat terminals

Tariff HSN

85252092

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - other: other satellite communication equipment

Tariff HSN

85252099

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus: - other: other

Tariff HSN

85253000

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital camerastelevision cameras

Tariff HSN

85254000

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio-telephony, radiotelegraphy, radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras; still image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital camerasstill image video cameras and other video camera recorders; digital cameras

Tariff HSN

85255010

Description

Transmission apparatus: Radio broadcast transmitter

Tariff HSN

85255020

Description

Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter

Tariff HSN

85255030

Description

Transmission apparatus: Broadcast equipment sub-system

Tariff HSN

85255040

Description

Transmission apparatus: Communication jamming equipment

Tariff HSN

85255050

Description

Wireless microphone

Tariff HSN

85255090

Description

Transmission apparatus: Other

Tariff HSN

85256000

Description

Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus (Two-way radio (Walkie talkie) used by defence, police and paramilitary forces etc.)

Tariff HSN

85256000

Description

Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus

Tariff HSN

85256011

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — two way radio communication equipment —- walkie talkie set

Tariff HSN

85256012

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — two way radio communication equipment —- marine radio communication equipment

Tariff HSN

85256013

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — two way radio communication equipment —- amateur radio equipment

Tariff HSN

85256019

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — two way radio communication equipment —- other

Tariff HSN

85256091

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — other —- vsat terminals

Tariff HSN

85256092

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — other —- other satellite communication equipment

Tariff HSN

85256099

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus — other —- other

Tariff HSN

85258010

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders — television cameras

Tariff HSN

85258020

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders — digital cameras

Tariff HSN

85258030

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders — video camera recorders

Tariff HSN

85258090

Description

Transmission apparatus for radio broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders - television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders — other

Tariff HSN

85258100

Description

Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders: High-speed goods as specified in sub-heading Note 1 to this Chapter

Tariff HSN

85258200

Description

Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders: Other, radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant goods as specified in sub-heading Note 2 to this Chapter

Tariff HSN

85258300

Description

Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders: Other, night vision goods as specified in sub-heading Note 3 to this Chapter

Tariff HSN

85258900

Description

Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders: Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 8525 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹1,227 Cr

+11.98% vs FY 2023-24

0.0331% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹17,514 Cr

+11.10% vs FY 2023-24

0.2872% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹16,287 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #1175 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 85

FY 2024-25

0.33%

Share of Chapter 85’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 2.34% of Chapter 85’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 85

FY 2024-25

#21 of 48

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 85

Import-side rank: #8 of 48

At a glance

14.66%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#350

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+104.69%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

0.33%

Contribution to Ch. 85

Share of Chapter 85 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 8525

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #404

Balance

−10,677.10

Exports

539.91 ₹ Cr

0.0235% share

— YoY

0.61% of Ch. 85

Imports

11,217.01 ₹ Cr

0.3124% share

— YoY

3.08% of Ch. 85

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #423

Balance

−16,053.25

Exports

470.51 ₹ Cr

0.0213% share

−12.85% YoY

0.44% of Ch. 85

Imports

16,523.76 ₹ Cr

0.4926% share

+47.31% YoY

4.75% of Ch. 85

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #384

Balance

−13,385.54

Exports

622.13 ₹ Cr

0.0289% share

+32.22% YoY

0.59% of Ch. 85

Imports

14,007.67 ₹ Cr

0.4807% share

−15.23% YoY

4.06% of Ch. 85

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #455

Balance

−13,216.92

Exports

567.46 ₹ Cr

0.0181% share

−8.79% YoY

0.38% of Ch. 85

Imports

13,784.38 ₹ Cr

0.3016% share

−1.59% YoY

2.96% of Ch. 85

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #495

Balance

−13,801.49

Exports

535.29 ₹ Cr

0.0148% share

−5.67% YoY

0.23% of Ch. 85

Imports

14,336.78 ₹ Cr

0.2494% share

+4.01% YoY

2.64% of Ch. 85

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #370

Balance

−14,669.01

Exports

1,095.67 ₹ Cr

0.0303% share

+104.69% YoY

0.38% of Ch. 85

Imports

15,764.68 ₹ Cr

0.2807% share

+9.96% YoY

2.40% of Ch. 85

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #350

Balance

−16,287.00

Exports

1,226.92 ₹ Cr

0.0331% share

+11.98% YoY

0.33% of Ch. 85

Imports

17,513.92 ₹ Cr

0.2872% share

+11.10% YoY

2.34% of Ch. 85

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

14.66% /yr

Imports

7.71% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 85 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹3,73,532.09 Cr

Import

₹7,49,913.76 Cr

Trade Balance

−3,76,381.67

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8525 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 14.66% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8525 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.66% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹539.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,226.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8525 Ranked #350 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8525 ranks #350 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 85, it ranks #21 of 48. By trade surplus, it ranks #1175 of 1233.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8525 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8525 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 104.69% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹16,287.00 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8525 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹17,513.92 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1,226.92 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹16,287.00 Crore — ranking #1175 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 7.71% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Transmission apparatus

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8525 have grown at 7.71% CAGR, reaching ₹17,513.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8525 Contributes 0.33% of Chapter 85 Exports — Ranked #21

Among the 48 subchapters under Chapter 85, HSN Sub-Chapter 8525 ranks #21 by export value — accounting for 0.33% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.34% share (rank #8).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8525 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 8525

It includes Transmission apparatus

How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Transmission 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.

Do spares or accessories of Transmission apparatus follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Transmission apparatus?

If your outward supply of Transmission apparatus is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

How should I document Transmission apparatus sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Transmission apparatus to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

If I repair and return Transmission apparatus, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

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