8518Heading (4-digit)Section XVI

HSN Code 8518 – Microphones And Stands Therefor: Loudspeakers, Whether Or Not Mounted In Their…

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HSN Code

8518

Chapter

85

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 8518?

HSN code 8518 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Microphones And Stands Therefor: Loudspeakers, Whether Or Not Mounted In Their… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-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 microphones and stands therefor: loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their… must quote HSN 8518 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8518

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter85electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
Heading8518microphones and stands therefor: loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures: headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers: audio-frequency electric amplifiers: electric sound amplifier sets

GST rate for HSN 8518

Goods under HSN 8518 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.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

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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HSN Code 8518 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8518?

HSN code 8518 classifies "Microphones And Stands Therefor: Loudspeakers, Whether Or Not Mounted In Their…" 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 8518?

8518 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-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 8518?

Goods under HSN 8518 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 Microphones And Stands Therefor: Loudspeakers, Whether Or Not Mounted In Their….

Which chapter does HSN code 8518 belong to?

HSN 8518 belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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