HSN Code 8518
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
| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | II |
Source: Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025 (effective 22 September 2025). Compensation Cess, if applicable, is not shown here — verify on the official CBIC portal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GST rate for HSN code 8518?
The GST rate for HSN code 8518 (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) is 18% IGST (9% CGST + 9% SGST), as per Schedule II of Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate).
Which chapter does HSN code 8518 belong to?
HSN code 8518 falls under Chapter 85 - Electrical Machinery and Equipment and Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
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