Earphone, Headphone & SpeakerHSN Code & GST Rate
The HSN code for earphone, headphone & speaker is 8518, and the GST rate is 18%.
Microphones, loudspeakers, headphones, earphones, earbuds and audio amplifiers.
HSN code
8518
GST rate
18%
The mistake sellers make with 8518
8518 covers the audio device. The charging cable sold in the box is part of the product, but a cable sold as a standalone SKU is 8544 and a power bank is 8507 — three codes across what a seller thinks of as one accessories catalogue. Bundles that mix them need care.
Where 8518 splits
The 4-digit heading is what most sellers report, but it divides further. If you report 6 or 8 digits, these are the branches under 8518:
| Code | Covers |
|---|---|
| 8518 21 | Single loudspeakers mounted in enclosures |
| 8518 22 | Multiple loudspeakers in the same enclosure |
| 8518 30 | Headphones and earphones, including combined sets |
| 8518 40 | Audio-frequency electric amplifiers |
What this looks like on an invoice
| Taxable value | ₹599.00 |
|---|---|
| CGST @ 9% | ₹53.91 |
| SGST @ 9% | ₹53.91 |
| Invoice total | ₹706.82 |
A ₹599 pair of wireless earbuds sold within your state. On an interstate sale the same ₹107.82 is charged as a single IGST line instead of the CGST/SGST split.
Selling this on a marketplace
Audio is a BIS-regulated category. Marketplaces ask for compliance documentation at listing, and that requirement is independent of your HSN classification.
Once the code is settled, the GST calculator will add or remove GST from any price, and the profit calculators show what you actually keep after marketplace fees.
If a rate you found elsewhere does not match this page, check the date on it. The 12% and 28% slabs were removed on 22 September 2025 — see the full before-and-after slab table.
Common questions
What is the HSN code for earphone, headphone & speaker?+
The HSN code for earphone, headphone & speaker is 8518, and the GST rate is 18%. Microphones, loudspeakers, headphones, earphones, earbuds and audio amplifiers.
What is the GST rate on earphone, headphone & speaker?+
Under the slab structure effective 22 September 2025, earphone, headphone & speaker under HSN 8518 attracts 18% GST. On a sale within your own state this splits into CGST and SGST at half each; on an interstate sale it is charged as a single IGST amount.
What is the most common mistake with HSN 8518?+
8518 covers the audio device. The charging cable sold in the box is part of the product, but a cable sold as a standalone SKU is 8544 and a power bank is 8507 — three codes across what a seller thinks of as one accessories catalogue. Bundles that mix them need care.
How many digits of HSN should I put on my invoice?+
8518 is the 4-digit heading. Depending on your turnover you may need to report 6 or 8 digits, and exports need the full 8-digit tariff item. Check the current requirement for your turnover band on the GST portal.
Related codes
- Data Cable & Charging Cable8544
- Power Bank & Battery8507
- Mobile Phone & Networking8517
- Mobile Cover & Plastic Article3926
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