HSN Code 85015390: AC generators (alternators)

HSN Code 85015390 represents AC generators (alternators) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify AC generators (alternators) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85015390, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of AC generators (alternators).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85015390

HSN Code 85015390 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators

Chapter

85 - Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

Sub Chapter

8501 - Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 85015390 not include?

AC generators (alternators) does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 85013111

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output not exceeding 750 W : DC motors : Micro motor

HSN Code 85013112

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output not exceeding 750 W : DC motors : Stepper motor

HSN Code 85013113

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output not exceeding 750 W : DC motors : Wiper motor

HSN Code 85013119

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output not exceeding 750 W : DC motors : Other

HSN Code 85013120

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output not exceeding 750 W : DC generators

HSN Code 85013210

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW : DC motor

HSN Code 85013220

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW : DC generators

HSN Code 85013310

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW : DC motors

HSN Code 85013320

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW : DC generators

HSN Code 85013410

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output exceeding 375 kW: Of an output exceeding 375 kW but not exceeding 1,000 kW

HSN Code 85013420

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output exceeding 375 kW: Of an output exceeding 1,000 kW but not exceeding 2,000 kW

HSN Code 85013430

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output exceeding 375 kW: Of an output exceeding 2,000 kW but not exceeding 5,000 kW

HSN Code 85013440

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output exceeding 375 kW: Of an output exceeding 5,000 kW but not exceeding 10,000 kW

HSN Code 85013450

Other DC motors; DC generators: Of an output exceeding 375 kW: Of an output exceeding 10,000 kW

HSN Code 85015110

Other AC motors, multi-phase: Of an output not exceeding 750 W : Squirrel cage induction motor, 3 phase type

HSN Code 85015120

Other AC motors, multi-phase: Of an output not exceeding 750 W : Slipring motor

HSN Code 85015210

Other AC motors, multi-phase: Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW: Squirrel cage induction motor, 3 phase type

HSN Code 85015220

Other AC motors, multi-phase: Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW: Slipring motor

HSN Code 85015290

Other AC motors, multi-phase: Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW: Other

HSN Code 85015310

Other AC motors, multi-phase: Of an output exceeding 75 kW : Squirrel cage induction motor, 3 phase type

HSN Code 85015320

Other AC motors, multi-phase: Of an output exceeding 75 kW : Slipring motor

HSN Code 85015330

Other AC motors, multi-phase: Of an output exceeding 75 kW : Traction motor

HSN Code 85016200

AC generators (alternators): Of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA

HSN Code 85016300

AC generators (alternators): Of an output exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA

HSN Code 85016410

AC generators (alternators): Of an output exceeding 750 kVA: Of an output exceeding 750 kVA but not exceeding 2,000 kVA

HSN Code 85016420

AC generators (alternators): Of an output exceeding 750 kVA: Of an output exceeding 2,000 kVA but not exceeding 5,000 kVA

HSN Code 85016430

AC generators (alternators): Of an output exceeding 750 kVA: Of an output exceeding 5,000 kVA but not exceeding 15,000 kVA

HSN Code 85016440

AC generators (alternators): Of an output exceeding 750 kVA: Of an output exceeding 15,000 kVA but notexceeding 37,500 kVA

HSN Code 85016450

AC generators (alternators): Of an output exceeding 750 kVA: Of an output exceeding 37,500 kVA but not exceeding 75,000 kVA

HSN Code 85016460

AC generators (alternators): Of an output exceeding 750 kVA: Of an output exceeding 75,000 kVA but notexceeding 1,37,500 kVA

HSN Code 85016470

AC generators (alternators): Of an output exceeding 750 kVA: Of an output exceeding 1,37,500 kVA but not exceeding 3,12,500 kVA

HSN Code 85016480

AC generators (alternators): Of an output exceeding 750 kVA: Of an output exceeding 3,12,500 kVA

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85015390 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹62 Cr

−39.18% vs FY 2023-24

0.0017% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹700 Cr

+17.50% vs FY 2023-24

0.0115% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹637 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12030 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8501

FY 2024-25

0.85%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8501’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 5.37% of Sub-Chapter 8501’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8501

FY 2024-25

#25 of 46

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8501

Import-side rank: #5 of 46

At a glance

11.71%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#3324

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+367.73%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

0.85%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8501

Share of Sub-Chapter 8501 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85015390

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3483

Balance

−351.87

Exports

32.07 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

— YoY

0.91% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

383.94 ₹ Cr

0.0107% share

— YoY

5.85% of Sub-Ch. 8501

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4302

Balance

−392.46

Exports

17.37 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−45.84% YoY

0.44% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

409.83 ₹ Cr

0.0122% share

+6.74% YoY

6.46% of Sub-Ch. 8501

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3757

Balance

−419.62

Exports

27.96 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+60.97% YoY

0.71% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

447.58 ₹ Cr

0.0154% share

+9.21% YoY

7.77% of Sub-Ch. 8501

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5243

Balance

−470.11

Exports

12.05 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−56.90% YoY

0.25% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

482.16 ₹ Cr

0.0105% share

+7.73% YoY

5.94% of Sub-Ch. 8501

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4564

Balance

−398.78

Exports

21.91 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+81.83% YoY

0.39% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

420.69 ₹ Cr

0.0073% share

−12.75% YoY

3.97% of Sub-Ch. 8501

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2549

Balance

−493.04

Exports

102.48 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

+367.73% YoY

1.63% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

595.52 ₹ Cr

0.0106% share

+41.56% YoY

5.39% of Sub-Ch. 8501

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3324

Balance

−637.39

Exports

62.33 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

−39.18% YoY

0.85% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

699.72 ₹ Cr

0.0115% share

+17.50% YoY

5.37% of Sub-Ch. 8501

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

11.71% /yr

Imports

10.52% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8501 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹7,369.37 Cr

Import

₹13,027.79 Cr

Trade Balance

−5,658.42

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 85015390 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 11.71% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85015390 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.71% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹32.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹62.33 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85015390 Ranked #3324 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85015390 ranks #3324 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8501, it ranks #25 of 46. By trade surplus, it ranks #12030 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85015390 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85015390 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 367.73% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹637.39 Crore in HSN Code 85015390 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹699.72 Cr exceeded exports of ₹62.33 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹637.39 Crore — ranking #12030 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 10.52% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for AC generators (alternators)

India's imports under HSN Code 85015390 have grown at 10.52% CAGR, reaching ₹699.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85015390 Contributes 0.85% of Sub-Chapter 8501 Exports — Ranked #25

Among the 46 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8501, HSN Code 85015390 ranks #25 by export value — accounting for 0.85% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.37% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85015390 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85015390 ?

It includes Generator (15,000–37,500 kVA)

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for AC generators (alternators)?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with AC generators (alternators)?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade AC generators (alternators)?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when AC generators (alternators) is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for AC generators (alternators)?

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.

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