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HSN Code 8524: GST Rate on Records, tapes and other recorded media

HSN Code 8524: GST Rate on Records, tapes and other recorded media

Records, tapes and other recorded media

Records, tapes and other recorded media

Rate at a Glance

Chapter 85

GST rate guide

Most electrical machinery and electronics, including mobile phones, televisions and monitors, are taxed at 18%. Solar and renewable energy devices attract 5%.

Use this rate in hisabkitab: start free

Rates reflect GST changes effective 22 September 2025. Confirm the rate for your exact product description before filing.

All 46 HSN codes under 8524

HSN codeDescription
85241010Gramophone records: learning aids, such as, language records
85241090Gramophone records: other
85243111Discs for laser reading systems: - for reproducing phenomena other than sound or image: - software: information technology software
85243119Discs for laser reading systems: - for reproducing phenomena other than sound or image: - software: other
85243190Discs for laser reading systems: - for reproducing phenomena other than sound or image: other
85243210Discs for laser reading systems: - for reproducing sound only: pre-recorded audio compact discs or pre-recorded audio mini discs
85243290Discs for laser reading systems: - for reproducing sound only: other
85243910Discs for laser reading systems: - other: video compact disc of educational nature
85243920Discs for laser reading systems: - other: other video compact discs
85243930Discs for laser reading systems: - other: digital video discs
85243990Discs for laser reading systems: - other: other
85244011Magnetic tapes for reproducing phenomena other than sound or image: - software: information technology software
85244019Magnetic tapes for reproducing phenomena other than sound or image: - software: other
85244090Magnetic tapes for reproducing phenomena other than sound or image: other
85245111Other magnetic tapes: - of a width not exceeding 4 mm: - learning aids: audio cassettes
85245112Other magnetic tapes: - of a width not exceeding 4 mm: - learning aids: video tapes of educational nature
85245119Other magnetic tapes: - of a width not exceeding 4 mm: - learning aids: other
85245120Other magnetic tapes: - of a width not exceeding 4 mm: audio-visual news or audio-visual views material including news clippings
85245130Other magnetic tapes: - of a width not exceeding 4 mm: childrens video films
85245140Other magnetic tapes: - of a width not exceeding 4 mm: other video films
85245190Other magnetic tapes: - of a width not exceeding 4 mm: other
85245211Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm: - learning aids: audio cassettes
85245212Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm: - learning aids: video tapes of educational nature
85245219Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm: - learning aids: other
85245220Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm: audio-visual news or audio-visual views material including news clippings
85245230Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm: childrens video films
85245240Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm: other video films
85245290Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 4 mm but not exceeding 6.5 mm: other
85245311Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 6.5 mm: - learning aids: audio cassettes
85245312Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 6.5 mm: - learning aids: video tapes of educational nature
85245319Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 6.5 mm: - learning aids: other
85245320Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 6.5 mm: audio-visual news or audio-visual material including news clippings
85245330Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 6.5 mm: childrems video films
85245340Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 6.5 mm: other video films
85245390Other magnetic tapes: - of a width exceeding 6.5 mm: other
85246000Cards incorporating a magnetic stripe
85249111Other: - for reproducing phenomena other than sound or image: - software: information technology software on floppy disc or cartridge tape
85249112Other: - for reproducing phenomena other than sound or image: - software: information technology software on disc or on cd rom
85249113Other: - for reproducing phenomena other than sound or image: - software: information technology software on other media
85249119Other: - for reproducing phenomena other than sound or image: - software: other
85249190Other: - for reproducing phenomena other than sound or image: other
85249910Other: - other: audio-visual news or audio visual views material including news clippings
85249920Other: - other: 2-d/3d computer graphics
85249930Other: - other: stamper for cd audio, cd video and cd-rom
85249991Other: - other: - other: matrices for the production of records; prepared record blanks
85249999Other: - other: - other: other

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1. Add the code once

1. Add the code once

1. Add the code once

Save the HSN or SAC code and GST rate on the item in your hisabkitab item master.

Save the HSN or SAC code and GST rate on the item in your hisabkitab item master.

Save the HSN or SAC code and GST rate on the item in your hisabkitab item master.

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2. Bill without looking it up

2. Bill without looking it up

2. Bill without looking it up

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Every invoice picks up the right code and tax split, CGST and SGST or IGST, automatically.

Every invoice picks up the right code and tax split, CGST and SGST or IGST, automatically.

3. File with clean GST reports

3. File with clean GST reports

3. File with clean GST reports

Your GST reports are built from your books, so the codes and rates on your invoices flow straight into filing.

Your GST reports are built from your books, so the codes and rates on your invoices flow straight into filing.

Your GST reports are built from your books, so the codes and rates on your invoices flow straight into filing.

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