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HSN 8527: Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting

HSN code 8527 covers: Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock..

It is taxed at 18% GST (per CBIC Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), effective 22 Sep 2025) — put 8527 in the HSN/SAC column and 18 in the GST % column when you bill it.

Rates reflect the 22 Sep 2025 GST 2.0 reform (mainly 5% and 18%, with 3% for precious metals and 28%/40% for select sin and luxury goods). This is a reference drawn from the CBIC rate schedule, not tax advice — confirm the exact rate for your specific item with your CA.

What's inside 8527

This heading has 8 subheadings, including: Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; pocket-size radio cassette-players, Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; apparatus (other than pocket-size radio cassette-players), combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus, Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source; n.e.c. in item no. 8527.1, Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles; combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus, Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles; not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus, Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus, Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus but combined with a clock, Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527; not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus and not combined with a clock. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.

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