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# HSN Code 84538000: Other 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 8453: Machinery for working leather & hides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8453/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other machinery | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84538000 ?

It includes Ingot Moulds And Ladles | Ingot Moulds

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other 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 much GST applies to Other Machinery?

Under HSN 84538000, Other Machinery attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other 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.

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

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Machinery?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 84538000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (−12.30% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹90 Cr (+39.82% YoY) — 0.0015% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹88 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10706 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8453: 7.10% of its exports; import side 11.63%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8453: #4 of 5 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -14.91% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8191 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +32.27% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8453: 7.10% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84538000

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 | 2.82 | 0.0001% | — | 20.51% | 101.19 | 0.0028% | — | 18.79% | −98.37 | #6545 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.73 | 0.0002% | +32.27% | 38.06% | 108.63 | 0.0032% | +7.35% | 20.63% | −104.90 | #6192 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.64 | 0.0002% | +24.40% | 23.25% | 47.29 | 0.0016% | −56.47% | 11.10% | −42.65 | #6017 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.40 | 0.0001% | −26.72% | 21.00% | 61.83 | 0.0014% | +30.75% | 9.36% | −58.43 | #6779 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.56 | 0.0000% | −54.12% | 10.72% | 90.07 | 0.0016% | +45.67% | 11.82% | −88.51 | #7696 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.22 | 0.0000% | −21.79% | 8.93% | 64.04 | 0.0011% | −28.90% | 10.35% | −62.82 | #8067 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.07 | 0.0000% | −12.30% | 7.10% | 89.54 | 0.0015% | +39.82% | 11.63% | −88.47 | #8191 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -14.91%/yr, imports -2.02%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84538000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -14.91% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84538000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -14.91% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹2.82 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84538000 ranked #8191 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84538000 ranks #8191 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8453, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10706 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84538000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84538000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 32.27% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹88.47 Crore in HSN Code 84538000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹89.54 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.07 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹88.47 Crore — ranking #10706 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.02% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Machinery

India's imports under HSN Code 84538000 have grown at -2.02% CAGR, reaching ₹89.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84538000 contributes 7.10% of Sub-Chapter 8453 exports — ranked #4

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8453, HSN Code 84538000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 7.10% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 11.63% share (rank #4).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84531000/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 84539010: Parts : Of boot and shoe manufacturing machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84539010/) | < ₹1 Crore |