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# HSN Code 84501200: Machinery for Making Up Paper Pulp & Boards

- [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 8450: Washing machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8450/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Machines, each of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10 kg : Other machines, with built-in centrifugal drier | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84501200 ?

It includes Dry-cleaning machines: Cotton textile

### How much GST applies to Machinery for Making Up Paper Pulp & Boards?

Under HSN 84501200, Machinery for Making Up Paper Pulp & Boards attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Machinery for Making Up Paper Pulp & Boards?

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 Up Paper Pulp & Boards?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Machinery for Making Up Paper Pulp & Boards?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Machinery for Making Up Paper Pulp & Boards?

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 84501200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹38 Cr (−27.28% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+350.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹37 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2363 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8450: 4.27% of its exports; import side 0.02%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8450: #5 of 6 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -5.41% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3998 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +37.46% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8450: 4.27% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84501200

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. 8450 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8450 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 52.59 | 0.0023% | — | 18.37% | 60.46 | 0.0017% | — | 3.62% | −7.87 | #2778 |
| FY 2019-20 | 43.61 | 0.0020% | −17.08% | 12.99% | 20.22 | 0.0006% | −66.56% | 1.26% | +23.39 | #3089 |
| FY 2020-21 | 42.02 | 0.0020% | −3.65% | 8.64% | 7.02 | 0.0002% | −65.28% | 0.42% | +35.00 | #3183 |
| FY 2021-22 | 57.76 | 0.0018% | +37.46% | 10.42% | 1.24 | 0.0000% | −82.34% | 0.08% | +56.52 | #3169 |
| FY 2022-23 | 63.41 | 0.0018% | +9.78% | 10.39% | 2.82 | 0.0000% | +127.42% | 0.18% | +60.59 | #3162 |
| FY 2023-24 | 51.80 | 0.0014% | −18.31% | 8.37% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.87% | 0.00% | +51.74 | #3479 |
| FY 2024-25 | 37.67 | 0.0010% | −27.28% | 4.27% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +350.00% | 0.02% | +37.40 | #3998 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -5.41%/yr, imports -59.42%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84501200 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -5.41% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84501200 have declined at a compound annual rate of -5.41% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹52.59 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹37.67 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84501200 ranked #3998 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84501200 ranks #3998 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8450, it ranks #5 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #2363 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84501200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84501200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 37.46% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹37.40 Crore in HSN Code 84501200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹37.67 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.27 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹37.40 Crore — ranking #2363 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -59.42% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Machinery for Making Up Paper Pulp & Boards

India's imports under HSN Code 84501200 have grown at -59.42% CAGR, reaching ₹0.27 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84501200 contributes 4.27% of Sub-Chapter 8450 exports — ranked #5

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8450, HSN Code 84501200 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 4.27% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8450

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 84501100: Fully-Automatic Washing Machines (≤10kg)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84501100/) | ₹424 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 84509010: Parts\| Parts Of Household Type Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84509010/) | ₹319 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 84509090: Parts for Machines Making Paper or Paperboard](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84509090/) | ₹52 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 84502000: Machines with dry linen capacity >10 kg](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84502000/) | ₹47 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 84501200: Machinery for Making Up Paper Pulp & Boards (this hsn code) | ₹38 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 84501900: Dry linen machines â‰¤10kg](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84501900/) | ₹2 Cr |