HSN Code 84425090: Lithographic Plates

HSN Code 84425090 represents Lithographic Plates under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Lithographic Plates correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 84425090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Lithographic Plates.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 84425090

HSN Code 84425090 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) : Other

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 84425090 not include?

Lithographic Plates 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 84425010

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

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 84425090 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹30 Cr

+27.08% vs FY 2023-24

0.0008% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹126 Cr

+3.29% vs FY 2023-24

0.0021% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹96 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10776 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8442

FY 2024-25

19.15%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8442’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 21.23% of Sub-Chapter 8442’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8442

FY 2024-25

#3 of 18

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

Import-side rank: #3 of 18

At a glance

1.19%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#4330

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+27.08%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

19.15%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8442

Share of Sub-Chapter 8442 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3663

Balance

−61.30

Exports

27.85 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

— YoY

23.82% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

89.15 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

— YoY

14.48% of Sub-Ch. 8442

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3719

Balance

−63.73

Exports

27.27 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−2.08% YoY

27.24% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

91.00 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+2.08% YoY

16.43% of Sub-Ch. 8442

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4063

Balance

−39.25

Exports

22.09 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−19.00% YoY

26.78% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

61.34 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

−32.59% YoY

20.35% of Sub-Ch. 8442

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4800

Balance

−87.84

Exports

17.01 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−23.00% YoY

16.01% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

104.85 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+70.93% YoY

25.17% of Sub-Ch. 8442

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4702

Balance

−125.41

Exports

19.50 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+14.64% YoY

18.30% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

144.91 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+38.21% YoY

23.18% of Sub-Ch. 8442

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4537

Balance

−98.79

Exports

23.52 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+20.62% YoY

18.73% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

122.31 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

−15.60% YoY

21.71% of Sub-Ch. 8442

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4330

Balance

−96.45

Exports

29.89 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+27.08% YoY

19.15% of Sub-Ch. 8442

Imports

126.34 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+3.29% YoY

21.23% of Sub-Ch. 8442

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

1.19% /yr

Imports

5.98% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8442 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹156.06 Cr

Import

₹595.09 Cr

Trade Balance

−439.03

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 84425090 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.