HSN Code 27160000: Electrical energy

HSN Code 27160000 represents Electrical energy under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Electrical energy correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 27160000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Electrical energy.

Live Demo Available Today

Experience the power of Expert Accounting

Join our guided walkthrough to see how BUSY can transform your business operations.

Trusted by 6,00,000+ Users
4.6 Google Rating
+91
expand_more

* No credit card required

Description of Goods for HSN Code 27160000

HSN Code 27160000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Electrical energy

Chapter

27 - Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

Sub Chapter

2716 - Electrical energy

CGST

0%

SGST

0%

IGST

0%

CESS

0%

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 27160000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹9,588 Cr

+2.59% vs FY 2023-24

0.2605% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,809 Cr

+6,575.35% vs FY 2023-24

0.0298% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹7,779 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #41 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2716

FY 2024-25

100.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2716’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 2716’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2716

FY 2024-25

#1 of 1

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2716

Import-side rank: #1 of 1

At a glance

17.07%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#36

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+114.70%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

100.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2716

Share of Sub-Chapter 2716 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 27160000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #83

Balance

+2,763.42

Exports

3,724.35 ₹ Cr

0.1630% share

YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

Imports

960.93 ₹ Cr

0.0268% share

YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #67

Balance

+3,109.22

Exports

4,366.21 ₹ Cr

0.1984% share

+17.23% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

Imports

1,256.99 ₹ Cr

0.0375% share

+30.81% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #65

Balance

+2,618.53

Exports

4,478.00 ₹ Cr

0.2082% share

+2.56% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

Imports

1,859.47 ₹ Cr

0.0638% share

+47.93% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #99

Balance

+3,116.25

Exports

4,462.93 ₹ Cr

0.1422% share

−0.34% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

Imports

1,346.68 ₹ Cr

0.0295% share

−27.58% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #38

Balance

+8,238.32

Exports

9,581.72 ₹ Cr

0.2646% share

+114.70% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

Imports

1,343.40 ₹ Cr

0.0234% share

−0.24% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #42

Balance

+9,319.13

Exports

9,346.23 ₹ Cr

0.2583% share

−2.46% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

Imports

27.10 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−97.98% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #36

Balance

+7,779.46

Exports

9,588.48 ₹ Cr

0.2605% share

+2.59% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

Imports

1,809.02 ₹ Cr

0.0298% share

+6,575.35% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2716

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

17.07% /yr

Imports

11.12% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2716 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹9,588.48 Cr

Import

₹1,809.02 Cr

Trade Balance

+7,779.46

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 27160000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 17.07% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 27160000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.07% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3,724.35 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹9,588.48 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 27160000 Ranked #36 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 27160000 ranks #36 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2716, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #41 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 27160000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 27160000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 114.70% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹7,779.46 Crore in HSN Code 27160000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹9,588.48 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1,809.02 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹7,779.46 Crore — ranking #41 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 11.12% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Electrical energy

India's imports under HSN Code 27160000 have grown at 11.12% CAGR, reaching ₹1,809.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 27160000 Contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 2716 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2716, HSN Code 27160000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

Stop worrying about HSN & TAX compliance

BUSY auto-applies the correct HSN codes & GST rates, ensuring 100% error-free billing every single time.

Automatic Updates
Error-free GSTR
6,00,000+ Happy Users
+91
expand_more

* No credit card required

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 27160000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 27160000 ?

It includes Electrical energy

How should mixed supplies be billed when Electrical energy is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Electrical energy; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Electrical energy?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How much GST applies to Electrical energy?

Under HSN 27160000, Electrical energy attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Electrical energy?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Electrical energy?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.