HSN Code 84242000: Spray guns and similar appliances

HSN Code 84242000 represents Spray guns and similar appliances under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Spray guns and similar appliances correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 84242000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Spray guns and similar appliances.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 84242000

HSN Code 84242000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Spray guns and similar appliances

Chapter

84 - Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof

Sub Chapter

8424 - Mechanical appliances (whether or not handoperated) for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, whether or not charged; spray guns and similar appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 84242000 not include?

Spray guns and similar appliances does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 84248100

Mechanical appliances (whether or not handoperated) for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, whether or not charged; spray guns and similar appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines- other appliances: agricultural or horticultural

HSN Code 84248910

Other appliances : Other : Painting equipment, including electrostatic phosphating and powder coating equipment

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 84242000 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

₹150 Cr

+60.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0041% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹271 Cr

+30.27% vs FY 2023-24

0.0045% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹121 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10944 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8424

FY 2024-25

10.29%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8424’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 4.64% of Sub-Chapter 8424’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8424

FY 2024-25

#4 of 11

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8424

Import-side rank: #6 of 11

At a glance

25.28%

Export CAGR

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

#2152

National Export Rank

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

+60.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

10.29%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8424

Share of Sub-Chapter 8424 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3235

Balance

−110.58

Exports

38.84 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

— YoY

5.84% of Sub-Ch. 8424

Imports

149.42 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

— YoY

4.95% of Sub-Ch. 8424

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2701

Balance

−58.23

Exports

57.11 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+47.04% YoY

8.77% of Sub-Ch. 8424

Imports

115.34 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

−22.81% YoY

4.07% of Sub-Ch. 8424

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3336

Balance

−96.32

Exports

37.99 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−33.48% YoY

5.08% of Sub-Ch. 8424

Imports

134.31 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

+16.45% YoY

4.01% of Sub-Ch. 8424

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3640

Balance

−148.00

Exports

41.11 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+8.21% YoY

4.63% of Sub-Ch. 8424

Imports

189.11 ₹ Cr

0.0041% share

+40.80% YoY

6.59% of Sub-Ch. 8424

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3168

Balance

−178.15

Exports

62.86 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+52.91% YoY

6.02% of Sub-Ch. 8424

Imports

241.01 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+27.44% YoY

6.61% of Sub-Ch. 8424

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2668

Balance

−113.96

Exports

93.87 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+49.33% YoY

8.24% of Sub-Ch. 8424

Imports

207.83 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

−13.77% YoY

5.60% of Sub-Ch. 8424

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2152

Balance

−120.54

Exports

150.19 ₹ Cr

0.0041% share

+60.00% YoY

10.29% of Sub-Ch. 8424

Imports

270.73 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

+30.27% YoY

4.64% of Sub-Ch. 8424

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

25.28% /yr

Imports

10.41% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8424 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,459.85 Cr

Import

₹5,837.61 Cr

Trade Balance

−4,377.76

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 84242000 and GST compliance.

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.

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.