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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

DescriptionCGSTSGSTIGSTSchedule
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 set9%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.