Consumers use TWS earbuds with phones for music and calls; India is a growing TWS maker and exporter.
HSN code 85183011 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone: true wireless stereo (TWS) sound earbuds in charging cases.
TWS earbuds contain lithium cells needing UN 38.3 documentation and radio approvals; state Bluetooth version, battery life and codecs. Audio equipment needs electrical safety, EMC and RoHS compliance and, for wireless products, radio approval; pack in retail cartons with foam, state impedance, power handling and connector types, and keep lithium batteries separate under battery transport rules (UN 3481).
Related HSN Codes (Heading 8518)
- 8518with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audiofrequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier setsFree
- 85181000Microphones and stands thereforFree
- 851821Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures : -- SingleFree
- 85182110Wireless 20/Free
- 85182190Other 20/Free
- 851822Loudspeakers, whether or not mounted in their enclosures : -- MultipleFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 85183011 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
They are true wireless stereo earbuds.
HSN 85183011 falls under Chapter 85 and Heading 8518 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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