Indian ITC-HS · Heading (4-digit)
HSN / HS Code 8518Microphones and Stands Therefor: Loudspeakers, Whether or not Mounted in Their Enclosures: Headphones and Earphones, Whether or not Combined with a Microphone, and Sets Consisting of a Microphone and One or More Luudspeakers: Audio-frequency Electric Amplifiers: Electric Sound Amplifier Sets
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This is the base GST / IGST rate for the heading. The actual rate can vary with the product’s composition, form, packaging or end use — some sub-items attract a different rate under the schedules and exemptions of Notification 09/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate). Always verify the exact item before filing.
HSN code 8518 covers Microphones and Stands Therefor: Loudspeakers, Whether or not Mounted in Their Enclosures: Headphones and Earphones, Whether or not Combined with a Microphone, and Sets Consisting of a Microphone and One or More Luudspeakers: Audio-frequency Electric Amplifiers: Electric Sound Amplifier Sets. GST / IGST is 18%.
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- 18518Heading (4-digit)MICROPHONES AND STANDS THEREFOR: LOUDSPEAKERS, WHETHER OR NOT MOUNTED IN THEIR ENCLOSURES: HEADPHONES AND EARPHONES, WHETHER OR NOT COMBINED WITH A MICROPHONE, AND SETS CONSISTING OF A MICROPHONE AND ONE OR MORE LUUDSPEAKERS: AUDIO-FREQUENCY ELECTRIC AMPLIFIERS: ELECTRIC SOUND AMPLIFIER SETS
Subheadings under HSN heading 8518
The 6-digit subheadings within heading 8518. Open one to reach the 8-digit tariff items and their exact GST + import-duty stack.
- 851810MICROPHONES AND STANDS THEREFOR: LOUDSPEAKERS, WHETHER OR NOT MOUNTED IN THEIR ENCLOSURES: HEADPHONES AND EARPHONES, WHETHER OR NOT COMBINED WITH A MICROPHONE, AND SETS CONSISTING OF A MICROPHONE AND ONE OR MORE LUUDSPEAKERS: AUDIO-FREQUENCY ELECTRIC AMPLIFIERS: ELECTRIC SOUND AMPLIFIER SETS
- 851821Single loudspeakers, mounted in their enclosures:
- 851822Multiple loudspeakers, mounted in the same enclosures:
- 851829Other:
- 851829or 8518 30 11. 8518 90 00 All goods other than those mentioned at S.Nos 3, 5, and 7. 10% - Explanation. - For the purposes of this notification, hearable devices mean: - (i) true wireless stereo (TWS), headphones, earphones and similar devices like earbuds, neckbands, headsets, etc., whether or not combined with a microphone, being capable of connecting through a wireless medium; and (ii) portable bluetooth speakers comprising of an amplifier and loudspeaker(s) with maximum output power not exceeding 40 Watts, having battery as a source of power and capable of wireless connectivity through bluetooth. Provided that the rate of duty specified in Column (4) against the respective description of goods mentioned in Column (3) of the Table above shall apply even when such goods are presented together in a manner so as to attract the provision of rule 2(a) of the General Rules of Interpretation of the First Schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, subject to the respective conditions specified in column (5). ANNEXURE Condition No. Conditions 1. If the importer follows the procedure specified in the Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017. 2. Valid upto 31st March, 2022. 3. Valid from 1st April, 2022 onwards. 4. Valid from 1st April, 2022 upto 31st March, 2023. 5. Valid from 1st April, 2023 upto 31st March, 2024. 6. Valid from 1st April, 2024 upto 31st March, 2025. 7. Valid from 1st April, 2025 onwards. 2. This notification shall come into force on the 2nd day of February, 2022. Exemption to the goods of the description as specified in column (3) of the Table below [Notifn. No. 13/2022-Cus., dt. 1.02.2022, 32/23] In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts the goods of the description as specified in column (3) of the Table below and falling within the Chapter or heading or sub-heading or tariff item of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) as are specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table, when imported into India, from so much of the duty of customs leviable thereon under the said First Schedule as is in excess of the amount calculated at the standard rate as specified in the corresponding entry in column (4) of the said Table, subject to any of the conditions as specified in the Annexure to this notification, the Condition No. of which is mentioned in the corresponding entries in column (5) of the said Table. Table S.No. Chapter or Description of Goods Standard Condition heading or rate No. sub-heading or tariff items 1. 8506 50 00 Battery for use in Smart Meters. Nil 1 and 4 5% 1 and 5 10% 1 and 6 10% 1 and 7 2. Any Chapter Inputs or parts or sub-parts for use in manufacture of Nil 1 and 3 items mentioned at S. No. 1. 3. 8517 69 90 Communication module for use in manufacture of Smart Nil 1 and 4 Meters. Nil 1 and 5 5% 1 and 6 10% 1 and 7 4. Any Chapter Inputs or parts or sub-parts for use in manufacture of Nil 1 and 3 items mentioned at S. No. 3. 5. 8517 71 00 Antenna for use in manufacture of Smart Meters. Nil 1 and 4 Nil 1 and 5 5% 1 and 6 10% 1 and 7 6. Any Chapter Inputs or parts or sub-parts for use in manufacture of Nil 1 and 3 items mentioned at S. No. 5. 7. 8524 11 00 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or Back light Nil 1 and 4 or for LCD for use in manufacture of Smart Meters. 5% 1 and 5
- 851830Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers: with a microphone, and capable of connecting through wireless medium: 8518 30 11- - - - True Wireless Stereo [(TWS) Sound channel not kg. 20% - connected by wire] 8518 30 19- - - - Other kg. 20% - `8518 30 20 - - - Headphones and earphones, whether or not kg. 20% - combined with a microphone, and capable of connecting only through wired medium
- 851840MICROPHONES AND STANDS THEREFOR: LOUDSPEAKERS, WHETHER OR NOT MOUNTED IN THEIR ENCLOSURES: HEADPHONES AND EARPHONES, WHETHER OR NOT COMBINED WITH A MICROPHONE, AND SETS CONSISTING OF A MICROPHONE AND ONE OR MORE LUUDSPEAKERS: AUDIO-FREQUENCY ELECTRIC AMPLIFIERS: ELECTRIC SOUND AMPLIFIER SETS
- 851850MICROPHONES AND STANDS THEREFOR: LOUDSPEAKERS, WHETHER OR NOT MOUNTED IN THEIR ENCLOSURES: HEADPHONES AND EARPHONES, WHETHER OR NOT COMBINED WITH A MICROPHONE, AND SETS CONSISTING OF A MICROPHONE AND ONE OR MORE LUUDSPEAKERS: AUDIO-FREQUENCY ELECTRIC AMPLIFIERS: ELECTRIC SOUND AMPLIFIER SETS
- 851890MICROPHONES AND STANDS THEREFOR: LOUDSPEAKERS, WHETHER OR NOT MOUNTED IN THEIR ENCLOSURES: HEADPHONES AND EARPHONES, WHETHER OR NOT COMBINED WITH A MICROPHONE, AND SETS CONSISTING OF A MICROPHONE AND ONE OR MORE LUUDSPEAKERS: AUDIO-FREQUENCY ELECTRIC AMPLIFIERS: ELECTRIC SOUND AMPLIFIER SETS
What is an HSN Code?
An HSN code (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) is an internationally standardised numeric system to classify traded products. Indian customs extend it to an 8-digit ITC-HS code for more precise classification, taxation and compliance.
- First 2 digits: Chapter (e.g. 85)
- Digits 3–4: Heading
- Digits 5–6: Subheading (WCO-aligned)
- Last 2 digits: Indian ITC extension for added granularity
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- Required for shipping bills, bills of entry, GST filings and FTA certificates of origin.
- Helps avoid clearance delays, penalties or reclassification disputes.
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Common HSN code mistakes to avoid
- • Reusing outdated or incorrect codes from old shipments
- • Mixing up similar product codes without checking descriptions
- • Ignoring the last 2 digits which affect Indian duty rates
- • Not considering composition, end use or manufacturing process
- • Relying solely on online tools without professional verification
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HSN code 8518 (Microphones and Stands Therefor: Loudspeakers, Whether or not Mounted in Their Enclosures: Headphones and Earphones, Whether or not Combined with a Microphone, and Sets Consisting of a Microphone and One or More Luudspeakers: Audio-frequency Electric Amplifiers: Electric Sound Amplifier Sets) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.
HSN code 8518 covers Microphones and Stands Therefor: Loudspeakers, Whether or not Mounted in Their Enclosures: Headphones and Earphones, Whether or not Combined with a Microphone, and Sets Consisting of a Microphone and One or More Luudspeakers: Audio-frequency Electric Amplifiers: Electric Sound Amplifier Sets. 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.
The HSN code for Microphones and Stands Therefor: Loudspeakers, Whether or not Mounted in Their Enclosures: Headphones and Earphones, Whether or not Combined with a Microphone, and Sets Consisting of a Microphone and One or More Luudspeakers: Audio-frequency Electric Amplifiers: Electric Sound Amplifier Sets is 8518, 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).
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