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# HSN Code 84281011: Lifts: Buildings

- [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 8428: Lifting & loading machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8428/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lifts and skip hoists: Lifts : Lifts of a kind used in buildings | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84281011 ?

It includes Pneumatic elevators

### How much GST applies to Lifts: Buildings?

Under HSN 84281011, Lifts: Buildings attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Lifts: Buildings?

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 Lifts: Buildings?

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 Lifts: Buildings is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Lifts: Buildings; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Lifts: Buildings?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 84281011 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹141 Cr (−15.92% YoY) — 0.0038% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹548 Cr (+32.54% YoY) — 0.0090% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹407 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11770 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8428: 6.19% of its exports; import side 5.72%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8428: #6 of 19 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 25.67% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2238 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +55.92% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8428: 6.19% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84281011

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. 8428 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8428 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 35.71 | 0.0016% | — | 2.74% | 558.03 | 0.0156% | — | 12.82% | −522.32 | #3349 |
| FY 2019-20 | 46.09 | 0.0021% | +29.07% | 3.77% | 452.08 | 0.0135% | −18.99% | 10.81% | −405.99 | #2998 |
| FY 2020-21 | 48.54 | 0.0023% | +5.32% | 4.86% | 261.88 | 0.0090% | −42.07% | 8.64% | −213.34 | #2981 |
| FY 2021-22 | 72.09 | 0.0023% | +48.52% | 4.83% | 364.65 | 0.0080% | +39.24% | 12.41% | −292.56 | #2842 |
| FY 2022-23 | 107.27 | 0.0030% | +48.80% | 4.88% | 413.55 | 0.0072% | +13.41% | 10.15% | −306.28 | #2444 |
| FY 2023-24 | 167.26 | 0.0046% | +55.92% | 7.43% | 413.40 | 0.0074% | −0.04% | 6.88% | −246.14 | #1984 |
| FY 2024-25 | 140.63 | 0.0038% | −15.92% | 6.19% | 547.90 | 0.0090% | +32.54% | 5.72% | −407.27 | #2238 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 25.67%/yr, imports -0.30%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84281011 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 25.67% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84281011 have grown at a compound annual rate of 25.67% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹35.71 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹140.63 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84281011 ranked #2238 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84281011 ranks #2238 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8428, it ranks #6 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #11770 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84281011 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84281011 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 55.92% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹407.27 Crore in HSN Code 84281011 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹547.90 Cr exceeded exports of ₹140.63 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹407.27 Crore — ranking #11770 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -0.30% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Lifts: Buildings

India's imports under HSN Code 84281011 have grown at -0.30% CAGR, reaching ₹547.90 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84281011 contributes 6.19% of Sub-Chapter 8428 exports — ranked #6

Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8428, HSN Code 84281011 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 6.19% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.72% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8428

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 84289090: Other Machinery \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84289090/) | ₹858 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 84282011: Conveyors: Belt conveyors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84282011/) | ₹299 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 84282019: Pneumatic elevators and conveyors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84282019/) | ₹292 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 84283300: Other Belt Type Elevators/Conveyors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84283300/) | ₹236 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 84281019: Lifts And Skip Hoists\| Lifts \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84281019/) | ₹156 Cr |
| #6 | HSN Code 84281011: Lifts: Buildings (this hsn code) | ₹141 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 84283900: Continuous-Action Elevators & Conveyors for Goods: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84283900/) | ₹135 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 84282020: Pneumatic elevators](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84282020/) | ₹77 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 84289010: Other Machinery \| For Coal Handling](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84289010/) | ₹18 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 84287000: Industrial Robots](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84287000/) | ₹17 Cr |