HSN Codes · Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery and Electronics

HSN Code 85195000

Sound recording or reproducing apparatus -telephone answering machines

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

8-digit

Tariff item

Reading code 85195000

The first two digits (85) place this code in chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics. Heading 8519 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 8-digit classification. 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.

Parent heading

8519 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — sound recording or reproducing apparatus

Related codes in heading 8519

  • 85191000 — Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device coin or disc-operated record-players
  • 85192000 — Apparatus operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment
  • 85192100 — Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other record-players: without loudspeaker
  • 85192900 — Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - other record-players: other
  • 85193000 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — sound recording or reproducing apparatus — turntables (record-decks) — turntables (record-decks)
  • 85193100 — Turntables (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
  • 85193900 — Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device - turntables (record-decks): other
  • 85194000 — Turntables (record-decks), record-players, cassette-players and other sound reproducing apparatus, not incorporating a sound recording device transcribing machines
  • 85198100 — Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media
  • 85198910 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — sound recording or reproducing apparatus — other — audio compact disc player

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 85195000 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
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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