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# HSN Code 84212120: Household Water Filters

- [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 : Household type filters | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84212120 ?

It includes Intake Air Filters

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Household Water Filters?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Household Water Filters?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Household Water Filters?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Household Water Filters?

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

### How much GST applies to Household Water Filters?

Under HSN 84212120, Household Water Filters attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 84212120 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹93 Cr (+5.22% YoY) — 0.0025% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹246 Cr (−52.70% YoY) — 0.0041% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹154 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11122 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8421: 0.99% of its exports; import side 1.77%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8421: #14 of 23 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 0.80% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2762 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +22.56% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8421: 0.99% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84212120

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 | 88.23 | 0.0039% | — | 1.87% | 124.57 | 0.0035% | — | 1.66% | −36.34 | #2154 |
| FY 2019-20 | 84.38 | 0.0038% | −4.36% | 1.69% | 248.71 | 0.0074% | +99.65% | 3.07% | −164.33 | #2215 |
| FY 2020-21 | 79.43 | 0.0037% | −5.87% | 1.62% | 401.60 | 0.0138% | +61.47% | 4.50% | −322.17 | #2338 |
| FY 2021-22 | 97.35 | 0.0031% | +22.56% | 1.50% | 383.78 | 0.0084% | −4.44% | 3.57% | −286.43 | #2452 |
| FY 2022-23 | 95.47 | 0.0026% | −1.93% | 1.28% | 423.16 | 0.0074% | +10.26% | 3.45% | −327.69 | #2590 |
| FY 2023-24 | 87.95 | 0.0024% | −7.88% | 1.14% | 520.37 | 0.0093% | +22.97% | 3.96% | −432.42 | #2738 |
| FY 2024-25 | 92.54 | 0.0025% | +5.22% | 0.99% | 246.13 | 0.0041% | −52.70% | 1.77% | −153.59 | #2762 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 0.80%/yr, imports 12.02%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84212120 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 0.80% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84212120 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.80% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹88.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹92.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84212120 ranked #2762 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84212120 ranks #2762 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8421, it ranks #14 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #11122 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84212120 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84212120 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 22.56% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹153.59 Crore in HSN Code 84212120 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹246.13 Cr exceeded exports of ₹92.54 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹153.59 Crore — ranking #11122 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.02% CAGR signals rising demand for Household Water Filters

India's imports under HSN Code 84212120 have grown at 12.02% CAGR, reaching ₹246.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84212120 contributes 0.99% of Sub-Chapter 8421 exports — ranked #14

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8421, HSN Code 84212120 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.99% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.77% share (rank #10).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84212110/) | ₹250 Cr |
| #14 | HSN Code 84212120: Household Water Filters (this hsn code) | ₹93 Cr |