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# HSN Code 84423010: Machinery, apparatus and equipment : Brass rules

- [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 8442: Plate making Machinery & equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8442/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Machinery, apparatus and equipment : Brass rules | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84423010 ?

It includes Highly Polished Zinc Sheets (Process Blocks)

### Any common misclassification issue with Machinery, apparatus and equipment : Brass rules?

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, apparatus and equipment : Brass rules is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Machinery, apparatus and equipment : Brass rules; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Machinery, apparatus and equipment : Brass rules?

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 Machinery, apparatus and equipment : Brass rules?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Machinery, apparatus and equipment : Brass rules?

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 84423010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−83.93% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−94.93% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5519 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8442: 0.06% of its exports; import side 0.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8442: #9 of 18 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -21.34% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9797 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +600.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8442: 0.06% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84423010

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. 8442 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8442 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.33% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.38 | #8380 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +47.37% | 0.56% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.05% | +0.26 | #8115 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.21% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +93.33% | 0.19% | −0.57 | #9985 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +300.00% | 0.04% | 4.04 | 0.0001% | +596.55% | 0.97% | −4.00 | #9874 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.32% | 0.04% | −0.19 | #9735 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +600.00% | 0.45% | 1.38 | 0.0000% | +411.11% | 0.24% | −0.82 | #8705 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.93% | 0.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.93% | 0.01% | +0.02 | #9797 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -21.34%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84423010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -21.34% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84423010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -21.34% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.38 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84423010 ranked #9797 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84423010 ranks #9797 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8442, it ranks #9 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #5519 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84423010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84423010 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 600.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.02 Crore in HSN Code 84423010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.09 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.07 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.02 Crore — ranking #5519 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 84423010 contributes 0.06% of Sub-Chapter 8442 exports — ranked #9

Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8442, HSN Code 84423010 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.06% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #10).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8442

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 84425031: Plate For Textile Printing Machine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84425031/) | ₹44 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 84425020: Highly Polished Zinc Sheets (Process Blocks)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84425020/) | ₹37 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 84425090: Lithographic Plates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84425090/) | ₹30 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 84425010: Other Prepared Printing Plates/Stones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84425010/) | ₹20 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 84423090: Machinery\| Footwear Making/Repair](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84423090/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 84425039: Other Printing Plates/Cylinders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84425039/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 84424000: Parts for printing machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84424000/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 84423020: Machinery, apparatus and equipment : Chases](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84423020/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #9 | HSN Code 84423010: Machinery, apparatus and equipment : Brass rules (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 84425040: Pearlescent Pigment (TiO2 on Mica)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84425040/) | < ₹1 Crore |