HSN Code 85178020 – Electrical Apparatus For Line Telephony Or Line Telegraphy,…

What is HSN Code 85178020?

HSN code 85178020 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Electrical Apparatus For Line Telephony Or Line Telegraphy, Including Line Telephone Sets… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 8-digit code sitting at the tariff item (8-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, which is part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment. Every GST-registered business supplying electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets… must quote HSN 85178020 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 85178020

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	85	electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
Heading	8517	telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks : other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data ,including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network), other than transmission or reception apparatus of heading 8443, 8525, 8527 or 8527
Sub-heading	851780
Tariff	85178020	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus: subscriber end equipment

GST rate for HSN 85178020

Goods under HSN 85178020 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Related HSN codes

HSN Code	Description
851711	line telephone sets with cordless handsets:
851712	telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
851713	smartphones
851714	other telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
851718	other:
85171911	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - telephone sets; videophones: - other: - telephone sets: push button type
85171912	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - telephone sets; videophones: - other: - telephone sets: rotary dial type
85171919	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - telephone sets; videophones: - other: - telephone sets: other
85171920	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - telephone sets; videophones: - other: videophones
85172100	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - facsimile machines and teleprinters: fascimile machines
85172200	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - facsimile machines and teleprinters: teleprinters
85173000	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones telephonic or telegraphic switching apparatus
85175010	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: plcc equipment
85175020	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: voice frequency telegraphy
85175030	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: modems (modulators-demodulators)
85175040	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: high bit rate digital subscriber line system (hdsl)
85175050	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: digital loop carrier system (dlc)
85175060	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: synchronous digital hierarchy system (sdh)
85175070	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: multiplexer, statistical multiplexer
85175091	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: - other: isdn terminals
85175092	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: - other: isdn terminal adapters
85175093	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: - other: routers
85175094	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: - other: x25 pads
85175099	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus, for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems: - other: other
851761	base stations
851762	machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus:
851769	other:
851770	parts
851771	aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds, parts suitable for use therewith
851779	other:
85178010	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus: attachments for telephones
85178030	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus: set top boxes for gaining access to the internet
85178090	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - other apparatus: other
85179010	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - parts: populated, loaded or stuffed printed circuit boards
85179090	electrical apparatus for line telephony or line telegraphy, including line telephone sets with cordless handsets and telecommunication apparatus for carrier-current line systems or for digital line systems; videophones - parts: other

HSN Code 85178020 — FAQs

What is HSN code 85178020?

HSN code 85178020 classifies "Electrical Apparatus For Line Telephony Or Line Telegraphy, Including Line Telephone Sets…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 85 (Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 85178020?

85178020 is a 8-digit HSN code — a tariff item (8-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 85178020?

Goods under HSN 85178020 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Electrical Apparatus For Line Telephony Or Line Telegraphy, Including Line Telephone Sets….

Which chapter does HSN code 85178020 belong to?

HSN 85178020 belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

HSN Code 85178020 – Electrical Apparatus For Line Telephony Or Line Telegraphy, Including Line Telephone Sets…