--- title: "HSN Code for Photovoltaic Ac Generators | HSN 85018000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85018000 related to Photovoltaic Ac Generators with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85018000/" --- # HSN Code 85018000: Photovoltaic Ac Generators - [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 AC generators | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85018000 ? It includes Diesel generator (5,000–10,000 kVA) ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Photovoltaic Ac Generators? 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 Photovoltaic Ac Generators? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Any common misclassification issue with Photovoltaic Ac Generators? 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 Photovoltaic Ac Generators? 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 Photovoltaic Ac Generators is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Photovoltaic Ac Generators; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85018000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−68.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹7 Cr (+360.00% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹7 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8802 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8501: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.05% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8501: #46 of 46 by export value; import-side #37 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #9843 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: −52.83% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8501: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85018000 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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | 1.54 | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | −1.01 | #8633 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −52.83% | 0.00% | 1.50 | 0.0000% | −2.60% | 0.01% | −1.25 | #9307 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −68.00% | 0.00% | 6.90 | 0.0001% | +360.00% | 0.05% | −6.82 | #9843 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85018000 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 85018000 India exported ₹0.08 Crore worth of Photovoltaic Ac Generators in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 85018000 ranked #9843 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85018000 ranks #9843 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8501, it ranks #46 of 46. By trade surplus, it ranks #8802 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85018000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85018000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports declined by 52.83% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹6.82 Crore in HSN Code 85018000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹6.90 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.08 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.82 Crore — ranking #8802 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 85018000 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 8501 exports — ranked #46 Among the 46 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8501, HSN Code 85018000 ranks #46 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.05% share (rank #37). ## 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 | | #46 | HSN Code 85018000: Photovoltaic Ac Generators (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |