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HSN 851918% GSTITC EligibleRCM: Check notificationsLast reviewed: 22 Jan 2026

SOUND RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS

GST rate for HSN 8519 is 18%. Use the calculator, copy invoice-ready details, and verify ITC/RCM hints before filing (FY 2025–26).

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Quick summary
TypeGoods
Intra-state split9% CGST + 9% SGST
Inter-state18% IGST
Tip: Compare nearby headings and chapter notes to avoid wrong classification.

GST Rate for HSN 8519

18%

Specific items under 8519

HSN CodeDescriptionGST Rate
851920APPARATUS OPERATED BY COINS, BANKNOTES, BANK CARDS, TOKENS OR BY OTHER MEANS OF PAYMENT18%
851930TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS)18%
851981USING MAGNETIC, OPTICAL OR SEMICONDUCTOR MEDIA18%
851989OTHER:18%
85191000TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS), RECORD-PLAYERS, CASSETTE-PLAYERS AND OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT INCORPORATING A SOUND RECORDING DEVICE COIN OR DISC-OPERATED RECORD-PLAYERS18%
85192000APPARATUS OPERATED BY COINS, BANKNOTES, BANK CARDS, TOKENS OR BY OTHER MEANS OF PAYMENT18%
85192100TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS), RECORD-PLAYERS, CASSETTE-PLAYERS AND OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT INCORPORATING A SOUND RECORDING DEVICE - OTHER RECORD-PLAYERS: WITHOUT LOUDSPEAKER18%
85192900TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS), RECORD-PLAYERS, CASSETTE-PLAYERS AND OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT INCORPORATING A SOUND RECORDING DEVICE - OTHER RECORD-PLAYERS: OTHER18%
85193000TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS)18%
85193100TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS), RECORD-PLAYERS, CASSETTE-PLAYERS AND OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT INCORPORATING A SOUND RECORDING DEVICE - TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS): WITH AUTOMATIC RECORD CHANGING MECHANISM18%
85193900TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS), RECORD-PLAYERS, CASSETTE-PLAYERS AND OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT INCORPORATING A SOUND RECORDING DEVICE - TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS): OTHER18%
85194000TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS), RECORD-PLAYERS, CASSETTE-PLAYERS AND OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT INCORPORATING A SOUND RECORDING DEVICE TRANSCRIBING MACHINES18%
85195000SOUND RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS -TELEPHONE ANSWERING MACHINES18%
85198100USING MAGNETIC, OPTICAL OR SEMICONDUCTOR MEDIA18%
85198910AUDIO COMPACT DISC PLAYER18%
85198920COMPACT DISC CHANGER INCLUDING MINI DISC PLAYER OR LASER DISC PLAYER18%
85198930TIME CODE RECORDER18%
85198940MP-3 PLAYER18%
85198990OTHERS18%
85199200TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS), RECORD-PLAYERS, CASSETTE-PLAYERS AND OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT INCORPORATING A SOUND RECORDING DEVICE - OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS: POCKET-SIZE CASSETTE PLAYERS18%
85199300TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS), RECORD-PLAYERS, CASSETTE-PLAYERS AND OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT INCORPORATING A SOUND RECORDING DEVICE - OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS: OTHER, CASSETTE-TYPE18%
85199910TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS), RECORD-PLAYERS, CASSETTE-PLAYERS AND OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT INCORPORATING A SOUND RECORDING DEVICE - OTHER : - OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS: AUDIO COMPACT DISC PLAYERS18%
85199920TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS), RECORD-PLAYERS, CASSETTE-PLAYERS AND OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT INCORPORATING A SOUND RECORDING DEVICE - OTHER : - OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS: COMPACT DISC CHANGER INCLUDING MINI DISC PLAYER OR LASER DISC PLAYER18%
85199930TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS), RECORD-PLAYERS, CASSETTE-PLAYERS AND OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT INCORPORATING A SOUND RECORDING DEVICE - OTHER : - OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS: TIME CODE READERS18%
85199940TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS), RECORD-PLAYERS, CASSETTE-PLAYERS AND OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT INCORPORATING A SOUND RECORDING DEVICE - OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS: - OTHER : MP-3 PLAYER18%
85199990TURNTABLES (RECORD-DECKS), RECORD-PLAYERS, CASSETTE-PLAYERS AND OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS, NOT INCORPORATING A SOUND RECORDING DEVICE - OTHER : - OTHER SOUND REPRODUCING APPARATUS: OTHER18%

Tax calculator for HSN 8519

Enter a taxable value to calculate GST. You can use this for a quick invoice estimate.

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Not legal advice • Verify before filing • For services (99), place-of-supply rules can change tax type.

Invoice example (₹1,000 taxable value)

Intra-state (CGST + SGST)
Taxable value₹1,000
CGST (9%)90.00
SGST (9%)90.00
Total invoice1180.00
Inter-state (IGST)
Taxable value₹1,000
IGST (18%)180.00
Total invoice1180.00
Chapter note
Electrical Machinery and Equipment. Phones (18%), Transformers, Batteries, Microphones.

Compliance pointers (ITC / RCM / classification)

ITC hint

Input Tax Credit depends on usage conditions, restrictions, and supplier eligibility. Treat this as a quick hint — verify for edge cases.

ITC Eligible
RCM / special cases

Reverse Charge is notification-based and can depend on supplier status and transaction type. If you see a warning, double-check notifications and your invoice terms.

No chapter-level RCM note found. Still verify based on notification + supplier category.
Classification checks
  • Compare adjacent headings within Chapter 85 before finalizing.
  • Use chapter notes to avoid common confusions (materials vs finished goods, kits, etc.).
  • For services (99), place-of-supply can change whether IGST/CGST+SGST applies.

FAQs for HSN 8519

What is the GST rate for HSN 8519?

GST rate for HSN 8519 is 18%. Always verify the latest CBIC/GST notifications for changes.

Is HSN mandatory on invoices?

HSN is generally required on B2B invoices; the number of digits depends on turnover and the nature of supply. Exports/imports typically use more detailed codes.

How do I use this code on an invoice?

Add HSN 8519 in the line item and apply GST @ 18%. For intra-state supplies: 9% CGST + 9% SGST. For inter-state supplies: 18% IGST.

Does ITC apply for this HSN?

ITC depends on conditions and restrictions under GST law, plus the nature of usage and supplier eligibility. Use the ITC badge as a hint and verify with your CA for edge cases.

Can Reverse Charge (RCM) apply here?

RCM is notification-based and depends on the supply category, supplier status, and transaction type. If you see an RCM note, treat it as a “verify” signal.

What if I pick the wrong HSN?

Wrong classification can cause rate mismatch, notices, interest/penalty exposure, and reconciliation issues. Compare nearby headings and chapter notes before finalizing.

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