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# HSN Code 84561100: Laser or Photon Beam Operated Machines

- [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 8456: Laser Removal Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8456/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Operated by laser or other light or photon beam processes: Operated by laser | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 84561100 ?

It includes Water-Jet Cutting Machines

### How much GST applies to Laser or Photon Beam Operated Machines?

Under HSN 84561100, Laser or Photon Beam Operated Machines attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Laser or Photon Beam Operated Machines?

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 Laser or Photon Beam Operated Machines?

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 Laser or Photon Beam Operated Machines is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Laser or Photon Beam Operated Machines; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Laser or Photon Beam Operated Machines?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 84561100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹86 Cr (−19.42% YoY) — 0.0023% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,100 Cr (−28.50% YoY) — 0.0181% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,013 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12211 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8456: 52.14% of its exports; import side 55.71%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8456: #1 of 13 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 19.98% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2874 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +124.54% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8456: 52.14% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 84561100

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. 8456 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8456 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 28.89 | 0.0013% | — | 55.29% | 889.76 | 0.0248% | — | 63.59% | −860.87 | #3624 |
| FY 2019-20 | 31.73 | 0.0014% | +9.83% | 57.08% | 846.00 | 0.0253% | −4.92% | 63.62% | −814.27 | #3523 |
| FY 2020-21 | 52.04 | 0.0024% | +64.01% | 64.13% | 675.19 | 0.0232% | −20.19% | 58.81% | −623.15 | #2870 |
| FY 2021-22 | 116.85 | 0.0037% | +124.54% | 63.50% | 1,090.70 | 0.0239% | +61.54% | 63.90% | −973.85 | #2209 |
| FY 2022-23 | 136.54 | 0.0038% | +16.85% | 70.10% | 1,324.89 | 0.0230% | +21.47% | 65.66% | −1,188.35 | #2161 |
| FY 2023-24 | 106.98 | 0.0030% | −21.65% | 65.14% | 1,537.87 | 0.0274% | +16.08% | 67.75% | −1,430.89 | #2489 |
| FY 2024-25 | 86.20 | 0.0023% | −19.42% | 52.14% | 1,099.61 | 0.0181% | −28.50% | 55.71% | −1,013.41 | #2874 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 19.98%/yr, imports 3.59%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 84561100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 19.98% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 84561100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.98% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹28.89 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹86.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84561100 ranked #2874 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 84561100 ranks #2874 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8456, it ranks #1 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #12211 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 84561100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 84561100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 124.54% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,013.41 Crore in HSN Code 84561100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,099.61 Cr exceeded exports of ₹86.20 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,013.41 Crore — ranking #12211 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.59% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Laser or Photon Beam Operated Machines

India's imports under HSN Code 84561100 have grown at 3.59% CAGR, reaching ₹1,099.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 84561100 contributes 52.14% of Sub-Chapter 8456 exports — ranked #1

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8456, HSN Code 84561100 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 52.14% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 55.71% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8456

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 84561100: Laser or Photon Beam Operated Machines (this hsn code) | ₹86 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 84569090: Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84569090/) | ₹30 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 84562000: Operated By Ultrasonic Processes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84562000/) | ₹21 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 84563000: Operated By Electro-Discharge Processes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84563000/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 84564000: Operated By Plasma Arc Processes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84564000/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 84565000: Water-Jet Cutting Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84565000/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 84561200: Machinery for Making Electronic Integrated Circuits](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84561200/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 84569020: Other : Electro-chemical machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84569020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 84569010: Dry-etching patterns on semi-conductor materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84569010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 84561000: Dry-Etching Semiconductor Machine-Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-84561000/) | — |