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# HSN Code 84431400: Letterpress Printing (Non-Reel, Non-Flexo)

- [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 8443: Printing machinery & accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8443/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Letterpress printing machinery, reel fed, excluding flexography printing | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84431400 ?

It includes Platen Printing Presses

### Any common misclassification issue with Letterpress Printing (Non-Reel, Non-Flexo)?

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 Letterpress Printing (Non-Reel, Non-Flexo) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Letterpress Printing (Non-Reel, Non-Flexo); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Letterpress Printing (Non-Reel, Non-Flexo)?

Under HSN 84431400, Letterpress Printing (Non-Reel, Non-Flexo) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Letterpress Printing (Non-Reel, Non-Flexo)?

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 Letterpress Printing (Non-Reel, Non-Flexo)?

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 84431400 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹8 Cr (+155.35% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹27 Cr (+43.45% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹18 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9495 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8443: 0.41% of its exports; import side 0.16%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8443: #21 of 60 by export value; import-side #24

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 45.67% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6032 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +277.11% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8443: 0.41% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84431400

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. 8443 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8443 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.09% | 3.71 | 0.0001% | — | 0.03% | −2.86 | #7756 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.97 | 0.0001% | +131.76% | 0.20% | 11.89 | 0.0004% | +220.49% | 0.13% | −9.92 | #6950 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −57.87% | 0.11% | 2.97 | 0.0001% | −75.02% | 0.04% | −2.14 | #7821 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.13 | 0.0001% | +277.11% | 0.31% | 8.37 | 0.0002% | +181.82% | 0.09% | −5.24 | #6862 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.65 | 0.0000% | −47.28% | 0.14% | 12.25 | 0.0002% | +46.36% | 0.09% | −10.60 | #7639 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3.18 | 0.0001% | +92.73% | 0.22% | 18.55 | 0.0003% | +51.43% | 0.13% | −15.37 | #7075 |
| FY 2024-25 | 8.12 | 0.0002% | +155.35% | 0.41% | 26.61 | 0.0004% | +43.45% | 0.16% | −18.49 | #6032 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 45.67%/yr, imports 38.87%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84431400 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 45.67% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84431400 have grown at a compound annual rate of 45.67% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.85 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8.12 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84431400 ranked #6032 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84431400 ranks #6032 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8443, it ranks #21 of 60. By trade surplus, it ranks #9495 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84431400 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84431400 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 277.11% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹18.49 Crore in HSN Code 84431400 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹26.61 Cr exceeded exports of ₹8.12 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹18.49 Crore — ranking #9495 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 38.87% CAGR signals rising demand for Letterpress Printing (Non-Reel, Non-Flexo)

India's imports under HSN Code 84431400 have grown at 38.87% CAGR, reaching ₹26.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84431400 contributes 0.41% of Sub-Chapter 8443 exports — ranked #21

Among the 60 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8443, HSN Code 84431400 ranks #21 by export value — accounting for 0.41% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.16% share (rank #24).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8443

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 84433100: Multifunction printing, copying, facsimile machine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84433100/) | ₹349 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 84439959: Parts and Accessories for Printing Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84439959/) | ₹247 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 84439100: Printing Machinery Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84439100/) | ₹223 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 84431600: Flexo Printing Machine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84431600/) | ₹186 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 84439990: Other Printing Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84439990/) | ₹179 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 84431700: Gravure Printing Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84431700/) | ₹132 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 84433250: Facsimile Machine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84433250/) | ₹114 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 84439951: Ink Cartridges with Print Head](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84439951/) | ₹85 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 84431990: Other Repetitive Printing Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84431990/) | ₹66 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 84433290: Daisy Wheel Printer](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84433290/) | ₹65 Cr |
| #21 | HSN Code 84431400: Letterpress Printing (Non-Reel, Non-Flexo) (this hsn code) | ₹8 Cr |