HSN code for earphones.
Earphones is classified under HSN code 851830 (Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with). The GST rate is 18%, effective 2025-09-22, per 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate).
gst rate for earphones
| gst | cgst + sgst | what it covers | entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 9% + 9% | Microphones and stands therefore; 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 loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier set | Sch II S.No 4919/2025-Central Tax (Rate) |
source: 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) · effective 2025-09-22 · rate inherited from heading 8518
invoice examples at 18%
Intra-state sale of ₹10,000 at 18% GST
- Taxable value₹10,000
- CGST @ 9%₹900
- SGST @ 9%₹900
- Invoice total₹11,800
Inter-state sale of ₹1,00,000 at 18% GST
- Taxable value₹1,00,000
- IGST @ 18%₹18,000
- Invoice total₹1,18,000
more specific codes under 851830
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Full detail — official text, every sub-code and rate history — on the HSN 851830 code page → · chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts there
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