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# HSN Code 84238210: Beam Scales (>30kg, ≤5000kg)

- [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 8423: Weighing Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8423/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other weighing machinery: Having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30 kg but not exceeding 5,000 kg : Beam scale | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84238210 ?

It includes Fire extinguishers: Charged or not

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Beam Scales (>30kg, ≤5000kg)?

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 Beam Scales (>30kg, ≤5000kg)?

Under HSN 84238210, Beam Scales (>30kg, ≤5000kg) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Beam Scales (>30kg, ≤5000kg)?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Beam Scales (>30kg, ≤5000kg)?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Beam Scales (>30kg, ≤5000kg)?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 84238210 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (+465.38% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (0.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4355 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8423: 0.38% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8423: #9 of 10 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 28.93% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7878 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +465.38% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8423: 0.38% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84238210

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. 8423 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8423 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.16% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.30 | #8491 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +34.38% | 0.22% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,000.00% | 0.03% | +0.21 | #8308 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +39.53% | 0.31% | 5.87 | 0.0002% | +2,568.18% | 1.09% | −5.27 | #8107 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +56.67% | 0.39% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.94 | #8038 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −55.32% | 0.20% | 1.35 | 0.0000% | — | 0.20% | −0.93 | #8817 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −38.10% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.26% | 0.00% | +0.25 | #9282 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.47 | 0.0000% | +465.38% | 0.38% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | +1.46 | #7878 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 28.93%/yr, imports -10.91%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84238210 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 28.93% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84238210 have grown at a compound annual rate of 28.93% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.32 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84238210 ranked #7878 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84238210 ranks #7878 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8423, it ranks #9 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #4355 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84238210 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84238210 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 465.38% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.46 Crore in HSN Code 84238210 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.47 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.46 Crore — ranking #4355 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -10.91% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Beam Scales (>30kg, ≤5000kg)

India's imports under HSN Code 84238210 have grown at -10.91% CAGR, reaching ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84238210 contributes 0.38% of Sub-Chapter 8423 exports — ranked #9

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8423, HSN Code 84238210 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.38% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #10).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8423

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 84239020: Weighing Machine Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84239020/) | ₹171 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 84232000: Conveyor scales](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84232000/) | ₹51 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 84239010: Weighing Machine Weights](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84239010/) | ₹46 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 84238900: Other Weighing Machinery\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84238900/) | ₹43 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 84233000: Constant weight scales and hopper scales](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84233000/) | ₹35 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 84238190: Other Weighing Machines (≤30 kg)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84238190/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 84238290: Other Weighing Machinery (>30kg, ≤5000kg)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84238290/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 84231000: Personal weighing scales](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84231000/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #9 | HSN Code 84238210: Beam Scales (>30kg, ≤5000kg) (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 84238110: Beam Scales (≤30 kg)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84238110/) | < ₹1 Crore |