--- title: "9208 HSN Code | HSN Code for Musical instruments in India" description: "Know more about 9208 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 9208 covering Musical instruments." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9208/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 9208: Musical instruments Musical boxes, fairground organs, mechanical street organs, mechanical singing birds, musical saws and other musical instruments not falling within any other heading of this chapter; decoy calls of all kinds; whistles, call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments 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 | | --- | --- | | 92081000 | [Musical Boxes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92081000/) | | 92082000 | [Metronomes, Tuning Forks, Pitch Pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92082000/) | | 92089000 | [Other Musical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-92089000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 9208 It includes Musical instruments ### Do spares or accessories of Musical instruments 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. ### Any import/export nuance for 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 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 do I bill a kit or combo that includes Musical instruments? 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. ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade 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 9208 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹21 Cr (−35.52% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹3 Cr (−32.15% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹18 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #462 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 92: 5.34% of its exports; import side 0.45% - Rank within Chapter 92: #4 of 7 by export value; import-side #7 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 14.66% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1000 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +79.74% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Ch. 92: 5.34% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 9208 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 | 9.18 | 0.0004% | — | 6.55% | 12.37 | 0.0003% | — | 3.03% | −3.19 | #1011 | | FY 2019-20 | 16.50 | 0.0007% | +79.74% | 8.44% | 3.51 | 0.0001% | −71.62% | 0.98% | +12.99 | #964 | | FY 2020-21 | 21.63 | 0.0010% | +31.09% | 11.56% | 3.19 | 0.0001% | −9.12% | 0.91% | +18.44 | #936 | | FY 2021-22 | 22.37 | 0.0007% | +3.42% | 7.78% | 3.74 | 0.0001% | +17.24% | 0.85% | +18.63 | #955 | | FY 2022-23 | 21.20 | 0.0006% | −5.23% | 5.73% | 3.69 | 0.0001% | −1.34% | 0.67% | +17.51 | #980 | | FY 2023-24 | 32.35 | 0.0009% | +52.59% | 8.62% | 4.23 | 0.0001% | +14.63% | 0.75% | +28.12 | #956 | | FY 2024-25 | 20.86 | 0.0006% | −35.52% | 5.34% | 2.87 | 0.0000% | −32.15% | 0.45% | +17.99 | #1000 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 14.66%/yr, imports -21.61%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9208 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 14.66% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9208 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.66% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹9.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹20.86 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 9208 ranked #1000 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9208 ranks #1000 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 92, it ranks #4 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #462 of 1233. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9208 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9208 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 79.74% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹17.99 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9208 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹20.86 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2.87 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹17.99 Crore — ranking #462 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -21.61% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Musical instruments India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9208 have grown at -21.61% CAGR, reaching ₹2.87 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 9208 contributes 5.34% of Chapter 92 exports — ranked #4 Among the 7 sub-chapters under Chapter 92, HSN Sub-Chapter 9208 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 5.34% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.45% share (rank #7). ## 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 (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9205/) | ₹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/) | | 9205 | [Wind Musical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9205/) | | 9206 | [Percussion musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9206/) | | 9207 | [Electric musical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9207/) | | 9209 | [Musical Instrument Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9209/) |