Mobile Phone & NetworkingHSN Code & GST Rate
The HSN code for mobile phone & networking is 8517, and the GST rate is 18%.
Telephone sets including smartphones, plus routers, modems and network apparatus.
HSN code
8517
GST rate
18%
The mistake sellers make with 8517
8517 is the phone itself. Almost everything a phone accessories seller stocks sits elsewhere — covers in 3926, screen guards in 3919, cables in 8544, chargers in 8504, earphones in 8518. A seller who lists 'mobile and accessories' under one HSN has misclassified most of the catalogue.
Where 8517 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 8517:
| Code | Covers |
|---|---|
| 8517 13 | Smartphones |
| 8517 14 | Other telephones for cellular networks |
| 8517 62 | Machines for reception, conversion and transmission of data |
What this looks like on an invoice
| Taxable value | ₹12,999.00 |
|---|---|
| CGST @ 9% | ₹1,169.91 |
| SGST @ 9% | ₹1,169.91 |
| Invoice total | ₹15,338.82 |
A ₹12,999 smartphone sold within your state. On an interstate sale the same ₹2,339.82 is charged as a single IGST line instead of the CGST/SGST split.
Selling this on a marketplace
Phones are a regulated category with IMEI and BIS obligations at listing. Most small sellers operate in accessories rather than handsets, which is why the accessory codes above matter more day to day.
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 mobile phone & networking?+
The HSN code for mobile phone & networking is 8517, and the GST rate is 18%. Telephone sets including smartphones, plus routers, modems and network apparatus.
What is the GST rate on mobile phone & networking?+
Under the slab structure effective 22 September 2025, mobile phone & networking under HSN 8517 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 8517?+
8517 is the phone itself. Almost everything a phone accessories seller stocks sits elsewhere — covers in 3926, screen guards in 3919, cables in 8544, chargers in 8504, earphones in 8518. A seller who lists 'mobile and accessories' under one HSN has misclassified most of the catalogue.
How many digits of HSN should I put on my invoice?+
8517 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
- Earphone, Headphone & Speaker8518
- Data Cable & Charging Cable8544
- Power Bank & Battery8507
- Mobile Cover & Plastic Article3926
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