9208 HSN Code: Musical instruments

HSN Sub Chapter 9208 represents Musical instruments under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Musical instruments correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 9208, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Musical instruments.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 9208

GST Rate for Musical instruments under HSN Code 9208. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

92

HSN Code

9208

HSN Description

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

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 9208

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Musical instruments.

Tariff HSN

92081000

Description

Musical boxes

Tariff HSN

92082000

Description

Call horns and other mouth-blown sound signalling instruments

Tariff HSN

92089000

Description

Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 9208 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

₹21 Cr

−35.52% vs FY 2023-24

0.0006% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

−32.15% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹18 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #462 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 92

FY 2024-25

5.34%

Share of Chapter 92’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.45% of Chapter 92’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 92

FY 2024-25

#4 of 7

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 92

Import-side rank: #7 of 7

At a glance

14.66%

Export CAGR

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

#1000

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+79.74%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

5.34%

Contribution to Ch. 92

Share of Chapter 92 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1011

Balance

−3.19

Exports

9.18 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

6.55% of Ch. 92

Imports

12.37 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

3.03% of Ch. 92

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #964

Balance

+12.99

Exports

16.50 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+79.74% YoY

8.44% of Ch. 92

Imports

3.51 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−71.62% YoY

0.98% of Ch. 92

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #936

Balance

+18.44

Exports

21.63 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+31.09% YoY

11.56% of Ch. 92

Imports

3.19 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−9.12% YoY

0.91% of Ch. 92

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #955

Balance

+18.63

Exports

22.37 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+3.42% YoY

7.78% of Ch. 92

Imports

3.74 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+17.24% YoY

0.85% of Ch. 92

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #980

Balance

+17.51

Exports

21.20 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−5.23% YoY

5.73% of Ch. 92

Imports

3.69 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−1.34% YoY

0.67% of Ch. 92

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #956

Balance

+28.12

Exports

32.35 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+52.59% YoY

8.62% of Ch. 92

Imports

4.23 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+14.63% YoY

0.75% of Ch. 92

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1000

Balance

+17.99

Exports

20.86 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−35.52% YoY

5.34% of Ch. 92

Imports

2.87 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−32.15% YoY

0.45% of Ch. 92

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

14.66% /yr

Imports

−21.61% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 92 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹390.88 Cr

Import

₹642.76 Cr

Trade Balance

−251.88

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

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 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9208 ranks #1000 out of 1233 subchapters 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 subchapters 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 9208 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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