--- title: "HSN Code for DC generators: <50W | HSN 85017100 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85017100 related to DC generators: <50W with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85017100/" --- # HSN Code 85017100: DC generators: <50W - [Section 16: Guide to HSN Section 16](https://busy.in/hsn/section-16/) - [Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-85/) - [Sub-chapter 8501: Electric motors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8501/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Photovoltaic DC generators : Of an output not exceeding 50 W | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85017100 ? It includes Diesel generator (1,500–2,000 kVA) ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for DC generators: <50W? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when DC generators: <50W is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for DC generators: <50W; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with DC generators: <50W? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How much GST applies to DC generators: <50W? Under HSN 85017100, DC generators: <50W attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade DC generators: <50W? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for DC generators: <50W? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85017100 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹3 Cr (−42.93% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹2 Cr (−3.42% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4515 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8501: 0.04% of its exports; import side 0.02% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8501: #36 of 46 by export value; import-side #39 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #7105 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: −42.93% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8501: 0.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85017100 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. 8501 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8501 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | 10.17 | 0.0003% | — | 0.18% | 2.86 | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | +7.31 | #5615 | | FY 2023-24 | 5.73 | 0.0002% | −43.66% | 0.09% | 2.34 | 0.0000% | −18.18% | 0.02% | +3.39 | #6421 | | FY 2024-25 | 3.27 | 0.0001% | −42.93% | 0.04% | 2.26 | 0.0000% | −3.42% | 0.02% | +1.01 | #7105 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85017100 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 85017100 India exported ₹3.27 Crore worth of DC generators: <50W in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 85017100 ranked #7105 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85017100 ranks #7105 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8501, it ranks #36 of 46. By trade surplus, it ranks #4515 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85017100 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85017100 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports declined by 42.93% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.01 Crore in HSN Code 85017100 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.27 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2.26 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.01 Crore — ranking #4515 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 85017100 contributes 0.04% of Sub-Chapter 8501 exports — ranked #36 Among the 46 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8501, HSN Code 85017100 ranks #36 by export value — accounting for 0.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #39). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8501 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 85015310: Other Electric Motors (≤37.5 W)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85015310/) | ₹689 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 85015210: 3-Phase Squirrel Cage Motor (0.75-75kW)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85015210/) | ₹655 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 85014010: AC motors: Fractional horse power](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85014010/) | ₹612 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 85016430: Generators: Output 5,000-15,000 kVA](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016430/) | ₹443 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 85011019: DC motors: Other (<= 37.5W)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85011019/) | ₹426 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 85011011: DC Micro motor](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85011011/) | ₹419 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 85016200: Generators: Output 75-375 kVA](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016200/) | ₹411 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 85016420: Generators: Output 2,000-5,000 kVA](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016420/) | ₹410 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 85016100: AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016100/) | ₹337 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 85013210: DC Motor (>750W-75kW)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013210/) | ₹302 Cr | | #36 | HSN Code 85017100: DC generators: <50W (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |