HSN Codes · Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery and Electronics

HSN Code 8517

Telephone sets, including smartphones; other apparatus for transmission of voice or data

Typical GST rate

18%

9% CGST + 9% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 8517

The first two digits (85) place this code in chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Motors, transformers, batteries, mobile phones (8517), TVs, cables, switches, and LEDs — the electronics trade's home chapter.

More specific codes under 8517

  • 851711 — 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 — line telephone sets with cordless handsets
  • 85171110 — 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 — line telephone sets with cordless handsets — push button type
  • 85171190 — 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 — line telephone sets with cordless handsets — other
  • 851712 — Telephones for cellular networks or other wireless networks · GST 18%
  • 85171210 — Telephone sets, including 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 8528 - telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks: -- telephones for cellular networks or for
  • 85171211 — Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks — mobils phone, other than push button type
  • 85171219 — Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks — mobile phone, push button type
  • 85171290 — Telephone sets, including 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 8528 - telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks: -- telephones for cellular networks or for
  • 851713 — 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 — smartphones
  • 85171300 — 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 — smartphones — smartphones

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 8517 typically attract 18% GST. Rates can vary by sub-classification and notifications, so confirm the applicable rate for your specific item.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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