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# HSN Code 84439990: Other Printing Machinery

- [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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84439990 ?

It includes Cotton Combing Machines

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Printing Machinery?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Other Printing Machinery is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Printing Machinery?

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 Other Printing Machinery?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Printing Machinery?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 84439990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹179 Cr (−0.08% YoY) — 0.0049% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹675 Cr (+28.19% YoY) — 0.0111% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹496 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11890 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8443: 8.96% of its exports; import side 4.13%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8443: #5 of 60 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 4.70% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1951 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +19.46% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8443: 8.96% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84439990

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 | 135.99 | 0.0060% | — | 14.99% | 614.93 | 0.0172% | — | 5.74% | −478.94 | #1679 |
| FY 2019-20 | 135.06 | 0.0061% | −0.68% | 13.54% | 422.56 | 0.0126% | −31.28% | 4.55% | −287.50 | #1676 |
| FY 2020-21 | 133.78 | 0.0062% | −0.95% | 17.47% | 375.67 | 0.0129% | −11.10% | 5.09% | −241.89 | #1775 |
| FY 2021-22 | 152.85 | 0.0049% | +14.25% | 15.18% | 426.95 | 0.0093% | +13.65% | 4.38% | −274.10 | #1922 |
| FY 2022-23 | 182.60 | 0.0050% | +19.46% | 15.57% | 506.58 | 0.0088% | +18.65% | 3.84% | −323.98 | #1826 |
| FY 2023-24 | 179.26 | 0.0050% | −1.83% | 12.25% | 526.55 | 0.0094% | +3.94% | 3.69% | −347.29 | #1892 |
| FY 2024-25 | 179.12 | 0.0049% | −0.08% | 8.96% | 674.97 | 0.0111% | +28.19% | 4.13% | −495.85 | #1951 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 4.70%/yr, imports 1.56%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84439990 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 4.70% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84439990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.70% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹135.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹179.12 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84439990 ranked #1951 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84439990 ranks #1951 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8443, it ranks #5 of 60. By trade surplus, it ranks #11890 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84439990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84439990 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 19.46% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹495.85 Crore in HSN Code 84439990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹674.97 Cr exceeded exports of ₹179.12 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹495.85 Crore — ranking #11890 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 1.56% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Printing Machinery

India's imports under HSN Code 84439990 have grown at 1.56% CAGR, reaching ₹674.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84439990 contributes 8.96% of Sub-Chapter 8443 exports — ranked #5

Among the 60 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8443, HSN Code 84439990 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 8.96% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.13% share (rank #7).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |