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# HSN Code 84425040: Pearlescent Pigment (TiO2 on Mica)

- [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) : Highly polished copper sheets for making blocks | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84425040 ?

It includes Other Offset Press

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Pearlescent Pigment (TiO2 on Mica)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Pearlescent Pigment (TiO2 on Mica)?

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 Pearlescent Pigment (TiO2 on Mica) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Pearlescent Pigment (TiO2 on Mica); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Pearlescent Pigment (TiO2 on Mica)?

Under HSN 84425040, Pearlescent Pigment (TiO2 on Mica) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Pearlescent Pigment (TiO2 on Mica)?

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 84425040 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5380 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8442: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8442: #10 of 18 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 16.50% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10034 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +633.33% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8442: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84425040

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% | — | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.02 | #9774 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | −0.01 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.03 | #9719 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +633.33% | 0.21% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.22 | #9149 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −31.82% | 0.14% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.15 | #9449 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.05 | #10034 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 16.50%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84425040 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 16.50% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84425040 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.50% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84425040 ranked #10034 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84425040 ranks #10034 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8442, it ranks #10 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #5380 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84425040 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84425040 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 633.33% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.05 Crore in HSN Code 84425040 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.05 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.05 Crore — ranking #5380 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 84425040 contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 8442 exports — ranked #10

Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8442, HSN Code 84425040 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

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