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# HSN Code 84386000: Machinery for fruit and vegetable preparation

- [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 8438: Food Preparation Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8438/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84386000 ?

It includes Other Machinery | Other

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Machinery for fruit and vegetable preparation?

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 Machinery for fruit and vegetable preparation?

Under HSN 84386000, Machinery for fruit and vegetable preparation attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Machinery for fruit and vegetable preparation?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Machinery for fruit and vegetable preparation is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Machinery for fruit and vegetable preparation; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Machinery for fruit and vegetable preparation?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 84386000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹147 Cr (+63.66% YoY) — 0.0040% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹616 Cr (+111.21% YoY) — 0.0101% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹469 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11855 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8438: 6.70% of its exports; import side 18.69%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8438: #5 of 15 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 22.80% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2177 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +63.66% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8438: 6.70% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84386000

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. 8438 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8438 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 42.86 | 0.0019% | — | 3.96% | 162.38 | 0.0045% | — | 10.91% | −119.52 | #3107 |
| FY 2019-20 | 62.92 | 0.0029% | +46.80% | 6.60% | 201.65 | 0.0060% | +24.18% | 15.30% | −138.73 | #2580 |
| FY 2020-21 | 63.34 | 0.0029% | +0.67% | 6.92% | 84.51 | 0.0029% | −58.09% | 6.28% | −21.17 | #2604 |
| FY 2021-22 | 91.31 | 0.0029% | +44.16% | 7.16% | 226.89 | 0.0050% | +168.48% | 15.00% | −135.58 | #2546 |
| FY 2022-23 | 144.28 | 0.0040% | +58.01% | 8.36% | 199.75 | 0.0035% | −11.96% | 12.28% | −55.47 | #2094 |
| FY 2023-24 | 89.82 | 0.0025% | −37.75% | 5.22% | 291.62 | 0.0052% | +45.99% | 9.08% | −201.80 | #2717 |
| FY 2024-25 | 147.00 | 0.0040% | +63.66% | 6.70% | 615.92 | 0.0101% | +111.21% | 18.69% | −468.92 | #2177 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 22.80%/yr, imports 24.88%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84386000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 22.80% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84386000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 22.80% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹42.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹147.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84386000 ranked #2177 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84386000 ranks #2177 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8438, it ranks #5 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #11855 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84386000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84386000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 63.66% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹468.92 Crore in HSN Code 84386000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹615.92 Cr exceeded exports of ₹147.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹468.92 Crore — ranking #11855 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 24.88% CAGR signals rising demand for Machinery for fruit and vegetable preparation

India's imports under HSN Code 84386000 have grown at 24.88% CAGR, reaching ₹615.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84386000 contributes 6.70% of Sub-Chapter 8438 exports — ranked #5

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8438, HSN Code 84386000 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 6.70% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 18.69% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8438

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 84388090: Other Machinery \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84388090/) | ₹669 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 84389010: Parts\| Of Sugar Manufacturing Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84389010/) | ₹625 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 84389090: Parts \| Of Other Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84389090/) | ₹205 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 84381010: Bakery Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84381010/) | ₹150 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 84386000: Machinery for fruit and vegetable preparation (this hsn code) | ₹147 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 84383090: Machinery For Sugar Manufacture \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84383090/) | ₹145 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 84383010: Machinery for sugar manufacture](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84383010/) | ₹77 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 84388040: Machinery: Tea leaf rolling/cutting](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84388040/) | ₹54 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 84382000: Confectionery machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84382000/) | ₹40 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 84384000: Brewery Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84384000/) | ₹39 Cr |