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# HSN Code 84490010: Machinery for making felt

- [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 8449: Felt & Nonwoven Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8449/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Machinery for the manufacture or finishing of felt or nonwovens in the piece or in shapes, including machinery for making felt hats; blocks for making hats : Machinery for manufacture or finishing of felt in piece or inshapes (including felt hat-making machines and hat making blocks) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84490010 ?

It includes Machines with dry linen capacity >10 kg

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Machinery for making felt?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Machinery for making felt?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Machinery for making felt?

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 Machinery for making felt is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Machinery for making felt?

Under HSN 84490010, Machinery for making felt attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Machinery for making felt?

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 84490010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+200.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹39 Cr (+147.88% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹38 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10028 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8449: 17.02% of its exports; import side 8.59%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8449: #2 of 2 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 27.83% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8289 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +4,400.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8449: 17.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84490010

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. 8449 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8449 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.69% | 18.19 | 0.0005% | — | 7.50% | −17.97 | #8751 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 15.87 | 0.0005% | −12.75% | 2.42% | −15.87 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 4.54% | 16.30 | 0.0006% | +2.71% | 3.52% | −15.80 | #8235 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −96.00% | 0.05% | 12.32 | 0.0003% | −24.42% | 1.54% | −12.30 | #10058 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +4,400.00% | 14.04% | 33.80 | 0.0006% | +174.35% | 4.07% | −32.90 | #8199 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −64.44% | 5.52% | 15.54 | 0.0003% | −54.02% | 4.21% | −15.22 | #9139 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 17.02% | 38.52 | 0.0006% | +147.88% | 8.59% | −37.56 | #8289 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 27.83%/yr, imports 13.32%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84490010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 27.83% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84490010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 27.83% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.22 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.96 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84490010 ranked #8289 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84490010 ranks #8289 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8449, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #10028 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84490010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84490010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 4,400.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹37.56 Crore in HSN Code 84490010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹38.52 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.96 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹37.56 Crore — ranking #10028 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.32% CAGR signals rising demand for Machinery for making felt

India's imports under HSN Code 84490010 have grown at 13.32% CAGR, reaching ₹38.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84490010 contributes 17.02% of Sub-Chapter 8449 exports — ranked #2

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8449, HSN Code 84490010 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 17.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.59% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8449

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 84490090: Other Felt/Nonwoven Finishing Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84490090/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 84490010: Machinery for making felt (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |