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HSN 8521 18% GST

HSN Code 8521 — Video recorders

HSN code 8521 covers video recording or reproducing apparatus, whether or not incorporating a video tuner. Under GST 2.0 (effective 22 September 2025), HSN 8521 (video recorders) is taxed at 18% GST. This code falls under Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders And Reproducers, Television Image And Sound Recorders And Reproducers, And Parts And Accessories Of Such Articles.

Source: CBIC GST rate schedule · HSN reporting rules per CBIC (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025).

HSN 8521 at a glance

HSN Code8521
DescriptionVIDEO RECORDING OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS, WHETHER OR NOT INCORPORATING A VIDEO TUNER
GST Rate (GST 2.0)18%
ChapterChapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders And Reproducers, Television Image And Sound Recorders And Reproducers, And Parts And Accessories Of Such Articles
Heading8521

GST rate per the CBIC GST rate schedule (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025); verified 2026-06-07. HSN classification per the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs.

Sub-classifications under HSN 8521

14 more specific 6- and 8-digit codes fall under 8521 (video recorders). The exact sub-code depends on the product variant; the GST rate is shown for each.

HSN CodeDescriptionGST
852110Magnetic Tape-Type :18%
852190Other :18%
85211011Professional Video Tape Recorders With 3/4" Or 1" Tape18%
85211012Video Recorders Betacam Or Betacam Sp Or Digital Betacam S-Vhs Or Digital-S18%
85211019Other18%
85211021Professional Video Tape Recorders With 3/4" Or 1" Tape18%
85211022Video Recorders Betacam Or Betacam Sp Or Digital Betacam S-Vhs Or Digital-S18%
85211029Other18%
85211091Professional Video Tape Recorders With 3/4" Or 1" Tape Solid State Or Otherwise18%
85211092Video Recorders Betacam Or Betacam Sp Or Digital Betacam S-Vhs Or Digital-S18%
85211099Other18%
85219010Video Duplicating System With Master And Slave Control18%
85219020Dvd Player18%
85219090Other18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HSN code for video recorders?
The HSN code for video recorders is 8521, under Chapter 85 (Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders And Reproducers, Television Image And Sound Recorders And Reproducers, And Parts And Accessories Of Such Articles).
What is the GST rate on video recorders?
Under GST 2.0, HSN 8521 (video recorders) is taxed at 18% GST.
Which chapter does HSN code 8521 belong to?
HSN 8521 belongs to Chapter 85 of the HSN classification — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders And Reproducers, Television Image And Sound Recorders And Reproducers, And Parts And Accessories Of Such Articles.
Is the HSN code 8521 mandatory on invoices for video recorders?
Yes. To bill video recorders under GST, businesses with turnover above Rs. 5 crore must show the 6-digit HSN code on all B2B and B2C invoices; those up to Rs. 5 crore use the 4-digit HSN (8521) on B2B invoices. TallyPrime auto-applies the correct HSN code and GST rate on every invoice.

Related HSN codes in Chapter 85

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