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# HSN Code 84212110: Water Purifying Ion Exchangers

- [Section 16: Guide to HSN Section 16](https://busy.in/hsn/section-16/)
- [Chapter 84: Nuclear Reactors, Boilers & Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-84/)
- [Sub-chapter 8421: Centrifuges & filtering machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8421/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids: For filtering or purifying water : Ion exchanger plant or apparatus | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84212110 ?

It includes Liquid filtering machines

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Water Purifying Ion Exchangers?

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 Water Purifying Ion Exchangers?

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.

### How much GST applies to Water Purifying Ion Exchangers?

Under HSN 84212110, Water Purifying Ion Exchangers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Water Purifying Ion Exchangers?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Water Purifying Ion Exchangers?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 84212110 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹250 Cr (+8.33% YoY) — 0.0068% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹88 Cr (−4.84% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹163 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1285 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8421: 2.68% of its exports; import side 0.63%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8421: #10 of 23 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.10% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1617 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +134.02% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8421: 2.68% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84212110

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

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 8421 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8421 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 140.46 | 0.0061% | — | 2.98% | 27.85 | 0.0008% | — | 0.37% | +112.61 | #1655 |
| FY 2019-20 | 148.30 | 0.0067% | +5.58% | 2.97% | 25.04 | 0.0007% | −10.09% | 0.31% | +123.26 | #1588 |
| FY 2020-21 | 153.89 | 0.0072% | +3.77% | 3.14% | 34.55 | 0.0012% | +37.98% | 0.39% | +119.34 | #1631 |
| FY 2021-22 | 150.05 | 0.0048% | −2.50% | 2.32% | 32.10 | 0.0007% | −7.09% | 0.30% | +117.95 | #1944 |
| FY 2022-23 | 351.14 | 0.0097% | +134.02% | 4.70% | 52.23 | 0.0009% | +62.71% | 0.43% | +298.91 | #1196 |
| FY 2023-24 | 230.98 | 0.0064% | −34.22% | 3.00% | 92.02 | 0.0016% | +76.18% | 0.70% | +138.96 | #1637 |
| FY 2024-25 | 250.21 | 0.0068% | +8.33% | 2.68% | 87.57 | 0.0014% | −4.84% | 0.63% | +162.64 | #1617 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.10%/yr, imports 21.04%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84212110 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.10% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84212110 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.10% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹140.46 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹250.21 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84212110 ranked #1617 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84212110 ranks #1617 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8421, it ranks #10 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #1285 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84212110 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84212110 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 134.02% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹162.64 Crore in HSN Code 84212110 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹250.21 Cr exceeded imports of ₹87.57 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹162.64 Crore — ranking #1285 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 21.04% CAGR signals rising demand for Water Purifying Ion Exchangers

India's imports under HSN Code 84212110 have grown at 21.04% CAGR, reaching ₹87.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84212110 contributes 2.68% of Sub-Chapter 8421 exports — ranked #10

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8421, HSN Code 84212110 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 2.68% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.63% share (rank #14).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8421

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 84219900: Nuclear Reactors, Boilers & Mechanical Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84219900/) | ₹2,170 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 84212190: Water Filtering and Purifying Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84212190/) | ₹1,726 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 84212900: Liquid filtering machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84212900/) | ₹1,034 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 84212300: Oil/Petrol Filters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84212300/) | ₹1,020 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 84213990: Filtering or purifying machinery for gases](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84213990/) | ₹705 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 84213100: Intake Air Filters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84213100/) | ₹448 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 84213920: Air Purifiers/Cleaners](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84213920/) | ₹419 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 84213200: Catalytic & Particulate Filters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84213200/) | ₹418 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 84211910: Bowl centrifuges](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84211910/) | ₹255 Cr |
| #10 | HSN Code 84212110: Water Purifying Ion Exchangers (this hsn code) | ₹250 Cr |