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# HSN Code 84425039: Other Printing Plates/Cylinders

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84425039 ?

It includes Offset Printing Machines

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Printing Plates/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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Printing Plates/Cylinders?

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 Other Printing Plates/Cylinders?

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

### How much GST applies to Other Printing Plates/Cylinders?

Under HSN 84425039, Other Printing Plates/Cylinders attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Printing Plates/Cylinders?

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 84425039 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹6 Cr (+38.92% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹39 Cr (+19.24% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹32 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9904 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8442: 4.14% of its exports; import side 6.51%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8442: #6 of 18 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 13.51% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6321 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +39.84% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8442: 4.14% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84425039

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 | 3.02 | 0.0001% | — | 2.58% | 31.40 | 0.0009% | — | 5.10% | −28.38 | #6461 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.48 | 0.0002% | +15.23% | 3.48% | 31.93 | 0.0010% | +1.69% | 5.77% | −28.45 | #6276 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.74 | 0.0002% | +7.47% | 4.53% | 12.47 | 0.0004% | −60.95% | 4.14% | −8.73 | #6281 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.56 | 0.0001% | −31.55% | 2.41% | 12.65 | 0.0003% | +1.44% | 3.04% | −10.09 | #7073 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.58 | 0.0001% | +39.84% | 3.36% | 38.52 | 0.0007% | +204.51% | 6.16% | −34.94 | #6804 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.65 | 0.0001% | +29.89% | 3.70% | 32.49 | 0.0006% | −15.65% | 5.77% | −27.84 | #6655 |
| FY 2024-25 | 6.46 | 0.0002% | +38.92% | 4.14% | 38.74 | 0.0006% | +19.24% | 6.51% | −32.28 | #6321 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 13.51%/yr, imports 3.56%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84425039 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 13.51% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84425039 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.51% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84425039 ranked #6321 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84425039 ranks #6321 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8442, it ranks #6 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #9904 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84425039 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84425039 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 39.84% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹32.28 Crore in HSN Code 84425039 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹38.74 Cr exceeded exports of ₹6.46 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹32.28 Crore — ranking #9904 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.56% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Printing Plates/Cylinders

India's imports under HSN Code 84425039 have grown at 3.56% CAGR, reaching ₹38.74 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84425039 contributes 4.14% of Sub-Chapter 8442 exports — ranked #6

Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8442, HSN Code 84425039 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 4.14% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.51% share (rank #5).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84423010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 84425040: Pearlescent Pigment (TiO2 on Mica)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84425040/) | < ₹1 Crore |