HSN Code 84431600: Flexo Printing Machine

HSN Code 84431600 represents Flexo Printing Machine under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Flexo Printing Machine correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 84431600, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Flexo Printing Machine.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 84431600

HSN Code 84431600 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Flexographic printing machinery

Chapter

84 - Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof

Sub Chapter

8443 - Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 84431600 not include?

Flexo Printing Machine does not include products with the following descriptions.

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Off set printing machinery, reel fed

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Offset printing machinery, sheet- fed, office type (using sheets With one side not exceeding 22 cm and the other side not exceeding 36 cm in the unfolded state)

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other offset printing machinery

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

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Letterpress printing machinery, other than u 7.5% reel fed, excluding flexographic printing

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Gravure printing machinery

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - offset printing machinery: other

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Flat bed prianting presses

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Platen printing presses

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Proof presses

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Machinery for printing repetitive word or design or colour : On cotton textile

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Machinery for printing repetitive word or design or colour : Other

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Machinery for printing repetitive word or design or colour : Other : Other

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - letterpress printing machinery, excluding flexographic printing: reel fed

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - letterpress printing machinery, excluding flexographic printing: other

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing flexographic printing machinery

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined : Machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Line printer

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Dot matrix printer

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Letter quality daisy wheel printer

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Laser jet printer

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Ink jet printer

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Facsimile machine

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Other

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Ink-jet printing machine

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Electrostatic photocopying apparatus operated by reproducing the original image directly onto the copy (direct process)

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Electrostatic photocopying apparatus operated by reproducing the original image via and intermediate onto the copy (indirect process)

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Other photocopying apparatus incorporating an optical system

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Other photocopying apparatus of contact type

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Thermo-copying apparatus

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Facsimile machine not capable of getting connected to automatic data processing machine

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network : Other

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing:- gravure printing machinery

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - other printing machinery: ink-jet printing machines

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - other printing machinery: other: flat bed printing presses

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - other printing machinery: other: platen printing presses

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - other printing machinery: other: proof presses

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - other printing machinery: other: machinery for printing repetitive word or design or colour: on cotton textile

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - other printing machinery: other: machinery for printing repetitive word or design or colour: other

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - other printing machinery: other: other

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - other printing machinery: machines for uses ancillary to printing: automatic feeders and sheet delivering machine

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - other printing machinery: machines for uses ancillary to printing: serial numbering machines

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - other printing machinery: machines for uses ancillary to printing: folders, guzmnos perforators and staplers

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - other printing machinery: machines for uses ancillary to printing: other

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - - parts: parts of printing presses

Printing machinery used for printing by means of the printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; ink-jet printing machines, other than those of heading 8471; machines for uses ancillary to printing - - parts: other

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Parts and accessories : Parts and accessories of printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and othe printing components of heading 8442

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Automatic documents feeders of copying machines

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Paper feeders of copying machines

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Sorters of copying machines

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Other parts of copying machines

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and otherprinting components of heading 8442; other printers, copying machines andfacsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof - printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : — other :— parts and accessories of goods of subheadings 844331,844332

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Parts and accessories of goods of sub-heading 8443 31, 8443 32 : Ink cartridges, with print head assembly

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Parts and accessories of goods of sub-heading 8443 31, 8443 32 : Ink cartridges, without print head assembly

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Parts and accessories of goods of sub-heading 8443 31, 8443 32 : Ink spray nozzle

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other : Parts and accessories of goods of sub-heading 8443 31, 8443 32 : Other

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Parts and accessories of goods of sub-heading 8443 39

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and otherprinting components of heading 8442; other printers, copying machines andfacsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof - printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : — other : — parts and accessories of goods of subheading 844339

Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates,cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442 : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 84431600 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

₹186 Cr

+11.51% vs FY 2023-24

0.0050% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹449 Cr

+47.89% vs FY 2023-24

0.0074% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹264 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11518 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8443

FY 2024-25

9.30%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8443’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 2.75% of Sub-Chapter 8443’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8443

FY 2024-25

#4 of 60

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8443

Import-side rank: #11 of 60

At a glance

13.63%

Export CAGR

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

#1911

National Export Rank

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

+50.08%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

9.30%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8443

Share of Sub-Chapter 8443 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2182

Balance

−292.51

Exports

86.33 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

YoY

9.51% of Sub-Ch. 8443

Imports

378.84 ₹ Cr

0.0106% share

YoY

3.54% of Sub-Ch. 8443

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1981

Balance

−185.14

Exports

102.98 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

+19.29% YoY

10.33% of Sub-Ch. 8443

Imports

288.12 ₹ Cr

0.0086% share

−23.95% YoY

3.10% of Sub-Ch. 8443

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2273

Balance

−52.51

Exports

83.32 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

−19.09% YoY

10.88% of Sub-Ch. 8443

Imports

135.83 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

−52.86% YoY

1.84% of Sub-Ch. 8443

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2282

Balance

−80.66

Exports

109.97 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

+31.99% YoY

10.92% of Sub-Ch. 8443

Imports

190.63 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+40.34% YoY

1.95% of Sub-Ch. 8443

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1932

Balance

−37.24

Exports

165.04 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

+50.08% YoY

14.07% of Sub-Ch. 8443

Imports

202.28 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

+6.11% YoY

1.53% of Sub-Ch. 8443

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1991

Balance

−137.26

Exports

166.67 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

+0.99% YoY

11.39% of Sub-Ch. 8443

Imports

303.93 ₹ Cr

0.0054% share

+50.25% YoY

2.13% of Sub-Ch. 8443

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1911

Balance

−263.63

Exports

185.85 ₹ Cr

0.0050% share

+11.51% YoY

9.30% of Sub-Ch. 8443

Imports

449.48 ₹ Cr

0.0074% share

+47.89% YoY

2.75% of Sub-Ch. 8443

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

13.63% /yr

Imports

2.89% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8443 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,999.44 Cr

Import

₹16,325.03 Cr

Trade Balance

−14,325.59

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 84431600 and GST compliance.

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).

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