HSN Codes · Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery and Electronics

HSN Code 851989

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

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 851989

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 6-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

More specific codes under 851989

  • 85198910 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — sound recording or reproducing apparatus — other — audio compact disc player
  • 85198920 — Compact disc changer including mini disc player or laser disc player
  • 85198930 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — sound recording or reproducing apparatus — other — time code recorder
  • 85198940 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — sound recording or reproducing apparatus — other — mp-3 player
  • 85198990 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — sound recording or reproducing apparatus — other — others

Related codes in heading 8519

  • 851920 — Apparatus operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens or by other means of payment
  • 851930 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — sound recording or reproducing apparatus — turntables (record-decks)
  • 851981 — Using magnetic, optical or semiconductor media

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 851989 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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