--- title: "9205 HSN Code | HSN Code for Wind Musical Instruments in India" description: "Know more about 9205 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 9205 covering Wind Musical Instruments." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9205/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 9205: Wind Musical Instruments Wind musical instruments (for example, keyboard pipe organs, accordions, clarinets, trumpets, bagpipes) other than fairground organs and |mechanical street organs Part of [Chapter 92: Musical Instruments, Its Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-92/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 92051000 | [Brass Wind Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92051000/) | | 92059010 | [Other \| Flutes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92059010/) | | 92059020 | [Other \| Clarinets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92059020/) | | 92059090 | [Musical Instruments (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92059090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 9205 It includes Wind Musical Instruments ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Wind Musical Instruments? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Wind Musical Instruments is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment. ### Any import/export nuance for Wind Musical Instruments? Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE. ### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Wind Musical Instruments? Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN. ### How are warranty replacements of Wind Musical Instruments 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. ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Wind Musical Instruments? The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 9205 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹13 Cr (+1.88% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹11 Cr (+11.17% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #498 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 92: 3.33% of its exports; import side 1.64% - Rank within Chapter 92: #6 of 7 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 15.75% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1032 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +44.31% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Ch. 92: 3.33% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 9205 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. 92 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 92 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 5.41 | 0.0002% | — | 3.86% | 7.47 | 0.0002% | — | 1.83% | −2.06 | #1048 | | FY 2019-20 | 5.62 | 0.0003% | +3.88% | 2.87% | 5.47 | 0.0002% | −26.77% | 1.52% | +0.15 | #1033 | | FY 2020-21 | 8.11 | 0.0004% | +44.31% | 4.33% | 6.77 | 0.0002% | +23.77% | 1.93% | +1.34 | #1007 | | FY 2021-22 | 10.24 | 0.0003% | +26.26% | 3.56% | 7.88 | 0.0002% | +16.40% | 1.79% | +2.36 | #1022 | | FY 2022-23 | 10.93 | 0.0003% | +6.74% | 2.96% | 10.03 | 0.0002% | +27.28% | 1.82% | +0.90 | #1028 | | FY 2023-24 | 12.77 | 0.0004% | +16.83% | 3.40% | 9.49 | 0.0002% | −5.38% | 1.69% | +3.28 | #1025 | | FY 2024-25 | 13.01 | 0.0004% | +1.88% | 3.33% | 10.55 | 0.0002% | +11.17% | 1.64% | +2.46 | #1032 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 15.75%/yr, imports 5.92%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9205 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 15.75% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9205 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.75% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹5.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹13.01 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 9205 ranked #1032 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9205 ranks #1032 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 92, it ranks #6 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #498 of 1233. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9205 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9205 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 44.31% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.46 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9205 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹13.01 Cr exceeded imports of ₹10.55 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.46 Crore — ranking #498 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 5.92% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Wind Musical Instruments India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9205 have grown at 5.92% CAGR, reaching ₹10.55 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 9205 contributes 3.33% of Chapter 92 exports — ranked #6 Among the 7 sub-chapters under Chapter 92, HSN Sub-Chapter 9205 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 3.33% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.64% share (rank #6). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 92 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9207: Electric musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9207/) | ₹176 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9209: Musical Instrument Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9209/) | ₹83 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9202: String musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9202/) | ₹75 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9208: Musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9208/) | ₹21 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9206: Percussion musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9206/) | ₹19 Cr | | #6 | HSN Sub-Chapter 9205: Wind Musical Instruments (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹13 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9201: Musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9201/) | ₹3 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 9201 | [Musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9201/) | | 9202 | [String musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9202/) | | 9206 | [Percussion musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9206/) | | 9207 | [Electric musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9207/) | | 9208 | [Musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9208/) | | 9209 | [Musical Instrument Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9209/) |