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# HSN Code 84242000: Spray guns and similar appliances

- [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 8424: Liquid sprayers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8424/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spray guns and similar appliances | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84242000 ?

It includes Painting Equipment

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Spray guns and similar appliances?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Spray guns and similar appliances is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Spray guns and similar appliances?

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 Spray guns and similar appliances?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Spray guns and similar appliances?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 84242000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹150 Cr (+60.00% YoY) — 0.0041% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹271 Cr (+30.27% YoY) — 0.0045% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹121 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10944 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8424: 10.29% of its exports; import side 4.64%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8424: #4 of 11 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 25.28% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2152 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +60.00% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8424: 10.29% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84242000

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. 8424 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8424 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 38.84 | 0.0017% | — | 5.84% | 149.42 | 0.0042% | — | 4.95% | −110.58 | #3235 |
| FY 2019-20 | 57.11 | 0.0026% | +47.04% | 8.77% | 115.34 | 0.0034% | −22.81% | 4.07% | −58.23 | #2701 |
| FY 2020-21 | 37.99 | 0.0018% | −33.48% | 5.08% | 134.31 | 0.0046% | +16.45% | 4.01% | −96.32 | #3336 |
| FY 2021-22 | 41.11 | 0.0013% | +8.21% | 4.63% | 189.11 | 0.0041% | +40.80% | 6.59% | −148.00 | #3640 |
| FY 2022-23 | 62.86 | 0.0017% | +52.91% | 6.02% | 241.01 | 0.0042% | +27.44% | 6.61% | −178.15 | #3168 |
| FY 2023-24 | 93.87 | 0.0026% | +49.33% | 8.24% | 207.83 | 0.0037% | −13.77% | 5.60% | −113.96 | #2668 |
| FY 2024-25 | 150.19 | 0.0041% | +60.00% | 10.29% | 270.73 | 0.0045% | +30.27% | 4.64% | −120.54 | #2152 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 25.28%/yr, imports 10.41%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84242000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 25.28% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84242000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 25.28% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹38.84 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹150.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84242000 ranked #2152 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84242000 ranks #2152 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8424, it ranks #4 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #10944 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84242000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84242000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 60.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹120.54 Crore in HSN Code 84242000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹270.73 Cr exceeded exports of ₹150.19 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹120.54 Crore — ranking #10944 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.41% CAGR signals rising demand for Spray guns and similar appliances

India's imports under HSN Code 84242000 have grown at 10.41% CAGR, reaching ₹270.73 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84242000 contributes 10.29% of Sub-Chapter 8424 exports — ranked #4

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8424, HSN Code 84242000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 10.29% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.64% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8424

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 84249000: Spraying & Projecting Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84249000/) | ₹658 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 84248200: Other appliances : Agricultural or horticultural](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84248200/) | ₹245 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 84248990: Other Appliances \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84248990/) | ₹152 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 84242000: Spray guns and similar appliances (this hsn code) | ₹150 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 84241000: Fire extinguishers: Charged or not](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84241000/) | ₹122 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 84248910: Painting Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84248910/) | ₹60 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 84243000: Sand blasting machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84243000/) | ₹42 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 84244900: Agricultural or horticultural sprayers: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84244900/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 84248920: Other appliances : Other : Industrial bellows](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84248920/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 84244100: Portable agricultural sprayers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84244100/) | ₹4 Cr |