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# HSN Code 84431949: Automatic Document Feeders (Copiers)

- [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 : Other : Machinery for printing repetitive word or design or colour : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84431949 ?

It includes Other Parts/Accessories (8443 31/32)

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Automatic Document Feeders (Copiers)?

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 Automatic Document Feeders (Copiers)?

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.

### How much GST applies to Automatic Document Feeders (Copiers)?

Under HSN 84431949, Automatic Document Feeders (Copiers) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Automatic Document Feeders (Copiers)?

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 Automatic Document Feeders (Copiers)?

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 84431949 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹21 Cr (−25.13% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹85 Cr (+26.16% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹64 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10434 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8443: 1.04% of its exports; import side 0.52%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8443: #17 of 60 by export value; import-side #18

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -2.76% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4817 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +39.13% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8443: 1.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84431949

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 | 24.62 | 0.0011% | — | 2.71% | 66.75 | 0.0019% | — | 0.62% | −42.13 | #3830 |
| FY 2019-20 | 17.36 | 0.0008% | −29.49% | 1.74% | 79.13 | 0.0024% | +18.55% | 0.85% | −61.77 | #4304 |
| FY 2020-21 | 14.31 | 0.0007% | −17.57% | 1.87% | 52.53 | 0.0018% | −33.62% | 0.71% | −38.22 | #4649 |
| FY 2021-22 | 19.91 | 0.0006% | +39.13% | 1.98% | 43.44 | 0.0010% | −17.30% | 0.45% | −23.53 | #4607 |
| FY 2022-23 | 22.05 | 0.0006% | +10.75% | 1.88% | 103.01 | 0.0018% | +137.13% | 0.78% | −80.96 | #4558 |
| FY 2023-24 | 27.81 | 0.0008% | +26.12% | 1.90% | 67.13 | 0.0012% | −34.83% | 0.47% | −39.32 | #4351 |
| FY 2024-25 | 20.82 | 0.0006% | −25.13% | 1.04% | 84.69 | 0.0014% | +26.16% | 0.52% | −63.87 | #4817 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -2.76%/yr, imports 4.05%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84431949 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -2.76% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84431949 have declined at a compound annual rate of -2.76% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹24.62 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹20.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84431949 ranked #4817 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84431949 ranks #4817 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8443, it ranks #17 of 60. By trade surplus, it ranks #10434 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84431949 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84431949 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 39.13% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹63.87 Crore in HSN Code 84431949 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹84.69 Cr exceeded exports of ₹20.82 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹63.87 Crore — ranking #10434 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.05% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Automatic Document Feeders (Copiers)

India's imports under HSN Code 84431949 have grown at 4.05% CAGR, reaching ₹84.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84431949 contributes 1.04% of Sub-Chapter 8443 exports — ranked #17

Among the 60 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8443, HSN Code 84431949 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 1.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.52% share (rank #18).

## 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 |
| #17 | HSN Code 84431949: Automatic Document Feeders (Copiers) (this hsn code) | ₹21 Cr |