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HSN Code 85016100: AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA

HSN Code 85016100 represents AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85016100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85016100

HSN Code 85016100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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%

5% when supplied as renewable-energy devices or parts for their manufacture, or as parts of vessels of 8901, 8902, 8904-8907; 18% otherwise. Source: Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), Schedule I, S. No. 437 and 472.

What does HSN Code 85016100 not include?

AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA 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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85016100 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹442 Cr

+31.46% vs FY 2024-25

0.0113% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹276 Cr

+53.90% vs FY 2024-25

0.0040% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹167 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1321 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8501

FY 2025-26

5.55%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8501’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 1.66% of Sub-Chapter 8501’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8501

FY 2025-26

#8 of 46

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

Import-side rank: #16 of 46

At a glance

15.37%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#1206

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+69.07%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

5.55%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8501

Share of Sub-Chapter 8501 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85016100

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1520

Balance

+112.07

Exports

162.59 ₹ Cr

0.0071% share

— YoY

4.59% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

50.52 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

— YoY

0.77% of Sub-Ch. 8501

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1054

Balance

+94.14

Exports

274.89 ₹ Cr

0.0125% share

+69.07% YoY

6.89% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

180.75 ₹ Cr

0.0054% share

+257.78% YoY

2.85% of Sub-Ch. 8501

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1380

Balance

+131.94

Exports

196.45 ₹ Cr

0.0091% share

−28.54% YoY

5.02% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

64.51 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

−64.31% YoY

1.12% of Sub-Ch. 8501

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1225

Balance

+211.95

Exports

325.86 ₹ Cr

0.0104% share

+65.87% YoY

6.87% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

113.91 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+76.58% YoY

1.40% of Sub-Ch. 8501

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1059

Balance

+313.39

Exports

420.54 ₹ Cr

0.0116% share

+29.06% YoY

7.57% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

107.15 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−5.93% YoY

1.01% of Sub-Ch. 8501

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1415

Balance

+115.77

Exports

289.93 ₹ Cr

0.0080% share

−31.06% YoY

4.62% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

174.16 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+62.54% YoY

1.58% of Sub-Ch. 8501

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1331

Balance

+157.48

Exports

336.55 ₹ Cr

0.0091% share

+16.08% YoY

4.57% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

179.07 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

+2.82% YoY

1.37% of Sub-Ch. 8501

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #1206

Balance

+166.84

Exports

442.42 ₹ Cr

0.0113% share

+31.46% YoY

5.55% of Sub-Ch. 8501

Imports

275.58 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

+53.90% YoY

1.66% of Sub-Ch. 8501

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

15.37% /yr

Imports

27.43% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 8501 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹7,975.33 Cr

Import

₹16,580.74 Cr

Trade Balance

−8,605.41

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 85016100 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 15.37% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85016100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.37% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹162.59 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹442.42 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 85016100 Ranked #1206 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 85016100 ranks #1206 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8501, it ranks #8 of 46. By trade surplus, it ranks #1321 of 12872.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85016100 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85016100 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 69.07% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹166.84 Crore in HSN Code 85016100 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹442.42 Cr exceeded imports of ₹275.58 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹166.84 Crore — ranking #1321 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 27.43% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA

India's imports under HSN Code 85016100 have grown at 27.43% CAGR, reaching ₹275.58 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 85016100 Contributes 5.55% of Sub-Chapter 8501 Exports — Ranked #8

Among the 46 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8501, HSN Code 85016100 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 5.55% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 1.66% share (rank #16).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85016100 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85016100 ?

It includes Generator (37,500–75,000 kVA)

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA?

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 AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA?

Under HSN 85016100, AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA?

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 AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA?

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 AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA?

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

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