HSN code for CCTV and digital cameras

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CCTV and digital cameras is classified under HSN heading 8525. GST as on 26 October 2026: 5% or 18%.

Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications

What is the GST rate on CCTV and digital cameras?

GST on CCTV and digital cameras as on 26 October 2026: 5% or 18%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.

Changed with GST 2.0 (22 September 2025): 12% → 5% (852560). Many rate charts online still show the old rate. All GST 2.0 rate changes.

GST rate on CCTV and digital cameras since 1 July 2017

The rate in force in each period, for old invoices, amended returns and audits. Each change came with a CBIC notification; the rate on any exact date is in the app.

The GST rate on CCTV and digital cameras is set by the CBIC rate notification entry that covers it. It can depend on how the goods are sold, for example packed and labelled or loose, and many rates changed with GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025. The free BooksOn HSN app shows the rate as on any date since 1 July 2017, with the notification and entry number.

8525 Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporation reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus, television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders

See all 48 codes on the Chapter 85 page.

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Which code goes on your GST invoice?

From 1 April 2021 (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax), a business with aggregate annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least 4 digits of the HSN code on B2B tax invoices; above ₹5 crore, 6 digits on all tax invoices. Services use the SAC code in the same way.

Other common items

• Bulbs and lamps 8539
• Electric wires and cables 8544
• Batteries 8506
• Solar panels 8541
• Mobile phones (Cell phone) 8517
• Televisions 8528
• Headphones and speakers 8518
• Pen drives and memory cards 8523
• Sewing machines 8452
• Motor vehicle parts (Spare parts) 8708
• Trucks and goods vehicles 8704
• Lubricating oil (Engine oil) 2710

Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.