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HSN Code 84425010: Printing Plates and Cylinders

HSN Code 84425010 represents Printing Plates and Cylinders under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Printing Plates and Cylinders correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 84425010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Printing Plates and Cylinders.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 84425010

HSN Code 84425010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Plates, cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) : Plates and cylinders

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

8442 - Machinery, apparatus and equipment (other then the machine tools of headings 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making plates, printing components; plates, cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and litho graphic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished)

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 84425010 not include?

Printing Plates and Cylinders does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 84421000

Machinery, apparatus and equipment (other than the machine-tools of headings 8456 to 8465), for type-founding or type-setting, for preparing or making printing blocks, plates, cylinders or other printing components; printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) phototype-setting and composing machines

HSN Code 84422010

Machinery, apparatus and equipment (other than the machine-tools of headings 8456 to 8465), for type-founding or type-setting, for preparing or making printing blocks, plates, cylinders or other printing components; printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) machinery, apparatus and equipment for type-setting or composing by other processes, with or without founding device: stereo-typing apparatus

HSN Code 84422020

Machinery, apparatus and equipment (other than the machine-tools of headings 8456 to 8465), for type-founding or type-setting, for preparing or making printing blocks, plates, cylinders or other printing components; printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) - machinery, apparatus and equipment for type-setting or composing by other processes, with or without founding device: type-casting (founding) machines

HSN Code 84422030

Machinery, apparatus and equipment (other than the machine-tools of headings 8456 to 8465), for type-founding or type-setting, for preparing or making printing blocks, plates, cylinders or other printing components; printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) - machinery, apparatus and equipment for type-setting or composing by other processes, with or without founding device: type-setting machines

HSN Code 84422090

Machinery, apparatus and equipment (other than the machine-tools of headings 8456 to 8465), for type-founding or type-setting, for preparing or making printing blocks, plates, cylinders or other printing components; printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) - machinery, apparatus and equipment for type-setting or composing by other processes, with or without founding device: other

HSN Code 84425020

Plates, cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) : Lithographic plates

HSN Code 84425031

Plates, cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) : Plate, cylinder and lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes : Plate and cylinder for textile printing machine

HSN Code 84425032

Machinery, apparatus and equipment (other than the machine-tools of headings 8456 to 8465), for type-founding or type-setting, for preparing or making printing blocks, plates, cylinders or other printing components; printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) - printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) - plate, block, cylinder and lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes: printing blocks

HSN Code 84425039

Plates, cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) : Plate, cylinder and lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes : Other

HSN Code 84425040

Plates, cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) : Highly polished copper sheets for making blocks

HSN Code 84425050

Plates, cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) : Highly polished zinc sheets for making process blocks

HSN Code 84425060

Machinery, apparatus and equipment (other than the machine-tools of headings 8456 to 8465), for type-founding or type-setting, for preparing or making printing blocks, plates, cylinders or other printing components; printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) - printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished): highly polished zinc sheets for making process blocks

HSN Code 84425090

Plates, cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) : Other

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 84425010 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹21 Cr

+4.82% vs FY 2024-25

0.0005% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹192 Cr

+26.82% vs FY 2024-25

0.0028% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹171 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11280 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8442

FY 2025-26

12.99%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8442’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 25.96% of Sub-Chapter 8442’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8442

FY 2025-26

#4 of 18

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8442

Import-side rank: #2 of 18

At a glance

12.49%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#5003

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+36.20%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

12.99%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8442

Share of Sub-Chapter 8442 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 84425010

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5102

Balance

−175.89

Exports

9.07 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

7.76% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

184.96 ₹ Cr

0.0052% share

— YoY

30.05% of Sub-Ch. 8442

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4969

Balance

−163.79

Exports

10.34 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+14.00% YoY

10.33% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

174.13 ₹ Cr

0.0052% share

−5.86% YoY

31.45% of Sub-Ch. 8442

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5156

Balance

−86.78

Exports

9.43 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−8.80% YoY

11.43% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

96.21 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

−44.75% YoY

31.92% of Sub-Ch. 8442

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5225

Balance

−121.54

Exports

12.21 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+29.48% YoY

11.49% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

133.75 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

+39.02% YoY

32.10% of Sub-Ch. 8442

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4916

Balance

−172.51

Exports

16.63 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+36.20% YoY

15.61% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

189.14 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

+41.41% YoY

30.26% of Sub-Ch. 8442

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5143

Balance

−138.73

Exports

15.28 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−8.12% YoY

12.17% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

154.01 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

−18.57% YoY

27.33% of Sub-Ch. 8442

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4897

Balance

−131.36

Exports

19.72 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+29.06% YoY

12.64% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

151.08 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

−1.90% YoY

25.39% of Sub-Ch. 8442

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #5003

Balance

−170.93

Exports

20.67 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+4.82% YoY

12.99% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

191.60 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

+26.82% YoY

25.96% of Sub-Ch. 8442

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

12.49% /yr

Imports

0.51% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8442 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹159.09 Cr

Import

₹737.98 Cr

Trade Balance

−578.89

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 84425010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 12.49% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 84425010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.49% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹9.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹20.67 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 84425010 Ranked #5003 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 84425010 ranks #5003 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8442, it ranks #4 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #11280 of 12872.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 84425010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84425010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 36.20% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹170.93 Crore in HSN Code 84425010 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹191.60 Cr exceeded exports of ₹20.67 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹170.93 Crore — ranking #11280 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 0.51% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Printing Plates and Cylinders

India's imports under HSN Code 84425010 have grown at 0.51% CAGR, reaching ₹191.60 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 84425010 Contributes 12.99% of Sub-Chapter 8442 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8442, HSN Code 84425010 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 12.99% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 25.96% share (rank #2).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 84425010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 84425010 ?

It includes Highly Polished Copper Sheets (Block Making)

How should mixed supplies be billed when Printing Plates and Cylinders is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Printing Plates and Cylinders?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Printing Plates and Cylinders?

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 much GST applies to Printing Plates and Cylinders?

Under HSN 84425010, Printing Plates and Cylinders attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Printing Plates and Cylinders?

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

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