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# HSN Code 84425090: Lithographic Plates

- [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) : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84425090 ?

It includes Other Printed Cards

### How much GST applies to Lithographic Plates?

Under HSN 84425090, Lithographic Plates attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Lithographic Plates?

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 Lithographic Plates?

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 Lithographic Plates?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Lithographic Plates?

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 84425090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹30 Cr (+27.08% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹126 Cr (+3.29% YoY) — 0.0021% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹96 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10776 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8442: 19.15% of its exports; import side 21.23%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8442: #3 of 18 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 1.19% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4330 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +27.08% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8442: 19.15% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84425090

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 | 27.85 | 0.0012% | — | 23.82% | 89.15 | 0.0025% | — | 14.48% | −61.30 | #3663 |
| FY 2019-20 | 27.27 | 0.0012% | −2.08% | 27.24% | 91.00 | 0.0027% | +2.08% | 16.43% | −63.73 | #3719 |
| FY 2020-21 | 22.09 | 0.0010% | −19.00% | 26.78% | 61.34 | 0.0021% | −32.59% | 20.35% | −39.25 | #4063 |
| FY 2021-22 | 17.01 | 0.0005% | −23.00% | 16.01% | 104.85 | 0.0023% | +70.93% | 25.17% | −87.84 | #4800 |
| FY 2022-23 | 19.50 | 0.0005% | +14.64% | 18.30% | 144.91 | 0.0025% | +38.21% | 23.18% | −125.41 | #4702 |
| FY 2023-24 | 23.52 | 0.0007% | +20.62% | 18.73% | 122.31 | 0.0022% | −15.60% | 21.71% | −98.79 | #4537 |
| FY 2024-25 | 29.89 | 0.0008% | +27.08% | 19.15% | 126.34 | 0.0021% | +3.29% | 21.23% | −96.45 | #4330 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 1.19%/yr, imports 5.98%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84425090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 1.19% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84425090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.19% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹27.85 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹29.89 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84425090 ranked #4330 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84425090 ranks #4330 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8442, it ranks #3 of 18. By trade surplus, it ranks #10776 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84425090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84425090 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 27.08% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹96.45 Crore in HSN Code 84425090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹126.34 Cr exceeded exports of ₹29.89 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹96.45 Crore — ranking #10776 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.98% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Lithographic Plates

India's imports under HSN Code 84425090 have grown at 5.98% CAGR, reaching ₹126.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84425090 contributes 19.15% of Sub-Chapter 8442 exports — ranked #3

Among the 18 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8442, HSN Code 84425090 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 19.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 21.23% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84425040/) | < ₹1 Crore |