Headphones HSN Code with GST Rate
The HSN Code for headphones depends on the type of audio equipment and whether the product includes microphones or other combined functions. Headphones, earphones, earbuds, and combined microphone-speaker sets are covered under the relevant classifications.
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HSN Code & GST Rate List for Headphones
Showing 4 of 4 HS codes| HSN Code | Description | HS Code | Description | GST% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1509 | Routers. Products include: Wi-Fi routers, wireless router | 15099010 | Microphones and stands therefor (excluding cordless microphones with built-in transmitter); 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 (excluding telephone sets, hearing aids and other ear equipment with built-in headset; parts thereof; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets; parts thereof). Products include: webcam | 5% |
| 8518 | Microphones and stands therefor (excluding cordless microphones with built-in transmitter); 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 (excluding telephone sets, hearing aids and other ear equipment with built-in headset; parts thereof; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets; parts thereof). Products include: webcam | 851830 | Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers (excluding telephone sets, hearing aids and other ear equipment with built-in headset; parts thereof; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets) | 18% |
| 85183000 | Headphones and earphones and combined microphone/speaker sets. Products include: iPhone, smartphone, AirPods/Earpods, earbuds, smartwatch, Bluetooth, Apple AirPods, Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth headset | 18% | ||
| 851890 | Parts of microphones, loudspeakers, headphones and earphones, earphones, audio-frequency electric amplifiers or electric sound amplifier sets, n.e.s. | 18% |
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Headphones and related audio products are classified according to their features and configuration. The source lists relevant products under HSN Codes 1509, 1510, and 8518, with applicable GST rates ranging from 5% to 18%. Using the correct HSN Code helps businesses maintain accurate GST invoices and tax records.
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The source lists headphones under HSN Code 1510 and HSN Code 8518, depending on the product classification.
