85195000Tariff Item (8-digit)Section XVI

HSN Code 85195000 – Sound Recording Or Reproducing Apparatus -Telephone Answering Machines

Full GST classification for Sound Recording Or Reproducing Apparatus -Telephone Answering Machines — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

85195000

Chapter

85

Digits

8-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 85195000?

HSN code 85195000 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Sound Recording Or Reproducing Apparatus -Telephone Answering Machines 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 sound recording or reproducing apparatus -telephone answering machines must quote HSN 85195000 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 85195000

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
Heading8519sound recording or reproducing apparatus
Sub-heading851950
Tariff85195000sound recording or reproducing apparatus -telephone answering machines

GST rate for HSN 85195000

Goods under HSN 85195000 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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Related HSN codes

HSN CodeDescription
85191000turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device coin or disc-operated record-players
851920apparatus operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment
85192100turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other record-players: without loudspeaker
85192900turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other record-players: other
851930turntables (record-decks)
85193100turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - turntables (record-decks): with automatic record changing mechanism
85193900turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - turntables (record-decks): other
85194000turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device transcribing machines
851981using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media
851989other:
85199200turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other sound reproducing apparatus: pocket-size cassette players
85199300turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other sound reproducing apparatus: other, cassette-type
85199910turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other : - other sound reproducing apparatus: audio compact disc players
85199920turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other : - other sound reproducing apparatus: compact disc changer including mini disc player or laser disc player
85199930turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other : - other sound reproducing apparatus: time code readers
85199940turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other sound reproducing apparatus: - other : mp-3 player
85199990turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other : - other sound reproducing apparatus: other

HSN Code 85195000 — FAQs

What is HSN code 85195000?

HSN code 85195000 classifies "Sound Recording Or Reproducing Apparatus -Telephone Answering Machines" 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 85195000?

85195000 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 85195000?

Goods under HSN 85195000 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 Sound Recording Or Reproducing Apparatus -Telephone Answering Machines.

Which chapter does HSN code 85195000 belong to?

HSN 85195000 belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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