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# HSN Code 84531000: Machinery for tanning hides

- [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 8453: Machinery for working leather & hides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8453/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84531000 ?

It includes Converters

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Machinery for tanning hides?

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 tanning hides?

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

### How much GST applies to Machinery for tanning hides?

Under HSN 84531000, Machinery for tanning hides attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Machinery for tanning hides?

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 Machinery for tanning hides is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 84531000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (+141.15% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹107 Cr (+26.61% YoY) — 0.0018% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹102 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10811 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8453: 36.16% of its exports; import side 13.94%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8453: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 1.79% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6497 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +141.15% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8453: 36.16% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84531000

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. 8453 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8453 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 4.90 | 0.0002% | — | 35.64% | 95.13 | 0.0027% | — | 17.66% | −90.23 | #5882 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.69 | 0.0001% | −65.51% | 17.24% | 75.01 | 0.0022% | −21.15% | 14.24% | −73.32 | #7101 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.76 | 0.0001% | +63.31% | 13.83% | 34.51 | 0.0012% | −53.99% | 8.10% | −31.75 | #6641 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.25 | 0.0001% | +17.75% | 20.07% | 45.19 | 0.0010% | +30.95% | 6.84% | −41.94 | #6825 |
| FY 2022-23 | 7.21 | 0.0002% | +121.85% | 49.55% | 70.72 | 0.0012% | +56.49% | 9.28% | −63.51 | #6042 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.26 | 0.0001% | −68.65% | 16.54% | 84.78 | 0.0015% | +19.88% | 13.70% | −82.52 | #7450 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.45 | 0.0001% | +141.15% | 36.16% | 107.34 | 0.0018% | +26.61% | 13.94% | −101.89 | #6497 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 1.79%/yr, imports 2.03%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84531000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 1.79% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84531000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.79% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.90 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.45 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84531000 ranked #6497 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84531000 ranks #6497 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8453, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10811 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84531000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84531000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 141.15% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹101.89 Crore in HSN Code 84531000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹107.34 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.45 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹101.89 Crore — ranking #10811 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.03% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Machinery for tanning hides

India's imports under HSN Code 84531000 have grown at 2.03% CAGR, reaching ₹107.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84531000 contributes 36.16% of Sub-Chapter 8453 exports — ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8453, HSN Code 84531000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 36.16% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 13.94% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8453

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 84531000: Machinery for tanning hides (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 84532000: Machinery for making or repairing footwear](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84532000/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 84539090: Parts of Printing Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84539090/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 84538000: Other Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84538000/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 84539010: Parts : Of boot and shoe manufacturing machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84539010/) | < ₹1 Crore |