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# HSN Code 84431600: Flexo Printing Machine

- [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 : Flexographic printing machinery | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84431600 ?

It includes Cotton Textile Repetitive Printing Machines

### How much GST applies to Flexo Printing Machine?

Under HSN 84431600, Flexo Printing Machine attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Flexo Printing Machine?

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 Flexo Printing Machine?

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 Flexo Printing Machine?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Flexo Printing Machine is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 84431600 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹186 Cr (+11.51% YoY) — 0.0050% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹449 Cr (+47.89% YoY) — 0.0074% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹264 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11518 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8443: 9.30% of its exports; import side 2.75%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8443: #4 of 60 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 13.63% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1911 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +50.08% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8443: 9.30% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84431600

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 | 86.33 | 0.0038% | — | 9.51% | 378.84 | 0.0106% | — | 3.54% | −292.51 | #2182 |
| FY 2019-20 | 102.98 | 0.0047% | +19.29% | 10.33% | 288.12 | 0.0086% | −23.95% | 3.10% | −185.14 | #1981 |
| FY 2020-21 | 83.32 | 0.0039% | −19.09% | 10.88% | 135.83 | 0.0047% | −52.86% | 1.84% | −52.51 | #2273 |
| FY 2021-22 | 109.97 | 0.0035% | +31.99% | 10.92% | 190.63 | 0.0042% | +40.34% | 1.95% | −80.66 | #2282 |
| FY 2022-23 | 165.04 | 0.0046% | +50.08% | 14.07% | 202.28 | 0.0035% | +6.11% | 1.53% | −37.24 | #1932 |
| FY 2023-24 | 166.67 | 0.0046% | +0.99% | 11.39% | 303.93 | 0.0054% | +50.25% | 2.13% | −137.26 | #1991 |
| FY 2024-25 | 185.85 | 0.0050% | +11.51% | 9.30% | 449.48 | 0.0074% | +47.89% | 2.75% | −263.63 | #1911 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 13.63%/yr, imports 2.89%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84431600 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 13.63% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84431600 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.63% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹86.33 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹185.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84431600 ranked #1911 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84431600 ranks #1911 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8443, it ranks #4 of 60. By trade surplus, it ranks #11518 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84431600 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84431600 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 50.08% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹263.63 Crore in HSN Code 84431600 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹449.48 Cr exceeded exports of ₹185.85 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹263.63 Crore — ranking #11518 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.89% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Flexo Printing Machine

India's imports under HSN Code 84431600 have grown at 2.89% CAGR, reaching ₹449.48 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84431600 contributes 9.30% of Sub-Chapter 8443 exports — ranked #4

Among the 60 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8443, HSN Code 84431600 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 9.30% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.75% share (rank #11).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |