What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 85258900?

HSN code 85258900 (Camera) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 85258900?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 85258900 is 20%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 85258900 cover?

HSN code 85258900 covers Camera. It sits under Chapter 85 – Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, in Section XVI – MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 85258900?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 85258900 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for a digital camera?

Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders are classified under sub-heading 852589 (e.g. 85258900 — other) within heading 8525.

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Camera HSN Code 8525

Q: What is the HSN code for Camera?

The HSN code for Camera is 85258900, classified under Chapter 85 – Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

18% IGSTSchedule II

Cameras are classified under HSN heading 8525, which covers transmission apparatus and television/digital cameras. Digital still and video cameras fall under the camera sub-heading.

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Heading

8525

Primary code

85258900

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

20%

Camera HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 8525 (transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporation reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
85258900	Other	18%	20%
85258300	Other, night vision goods as specified in sub-heading Note 3 to this Chapter	18%	20%

FTA preferential rates: 14 partner agreement(s) listed for 85258900; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 12 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for camera?

The HSN code for camera is 8525 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for camera the most common is 85258900, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How camera is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for camera narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 852-digitElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
85254-digit headingTRANSMISSION APPARATUS FOR RADIO-BROADCASTING OR TELEVISION, WHETHER OR NOT INCORPORATION RECEPTION APPARATUS OR SOUND RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS; TELEVISION CAMERAS, DIGITAL CAMERAS AND VIDEO CAMERA RECORDERS
8525896-digit subheadingTRANSMISSION APPARATUS FOR RADIO-BROADCASTING OR TELEVISION, WHETHER OR NOT INCORPORATION RECEPTION APPARATUS OR SOUND RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS; TELEVISION CAMERAS, DIGITAL CAMERAS AND VIDEO CAMERA RECORDERS
852589008-digit tariff itemOther

Section XVI — MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES

GST on camera

Camera (HSN 8525) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 85258900 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported camera

When camera (HSN 85258900) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 20%, AIDC 20%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹49.152. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 85258900 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for camera is 8525 at the heading level, with 85258900 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.