--- title: "HSN Code for Air-zinc | HSN 85066000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85066000 related to Air-zinc with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85066000/" --- # HSN Code 85066000: Air-zinc - [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 8506: Primary cells & primary batteries](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8506/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Air-zinc | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85066000 ? It includes Nickel-Iron ### How much GST applies to Air-zinc? Under HSN 85066000, Air-zinc attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Air-zinc? 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 Air-zinc? 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 Air-zinc? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Air-zinc? 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 85066000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+2,400.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹23 Cr (+58.37% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹23 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9628 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8506: 0.33% of its exports; import side 2.86% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8506: #6 of 8 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 59.82% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8828 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +2,400.00% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8506: 0.33% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85066000 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. 8506 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8506 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | 6.03 | 0.0002% | — | 1.05% | −6.00 | #9664 | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 7.32 | 0.0002% | +21.39% | 1.72% | −7.32 | — | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.86% | 9.24 | 0.0003% | +26.23% | 1.96% | −8.55 | #7974 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.20% | 0.03% | 10.92 | 0.0002% | +18.18% | 2.32% | −10.88 | #9874 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.00% | 0.01% | 13.07 | 0.0002% | +19.69% | 1.96% | −13.06 | #10292 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.01% | 14.58 | 0.0003% | +11.55% | 2.01% | −14.56 | #10338 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +2,400.00% | 0.33% | 23.09 | 0.0004% | +58.37% | 2.86% | −22.59 | #8828 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 59.82%/yr, imports 25.08%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85066000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 59.82% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 85066000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 59.82% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.50 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85066000 ranked #8828 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85066000 ranks #8828 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8506, it ranks #6 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #9628 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85066000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85066000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 2,400.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹22.59 Crore in HSN Code 85066000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹23.09 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.50 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹22.59 Crore — ranking #9628 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 25.08% CAGR signals rising demand for Air-zinc India's imports under HSN Code 85066000 have grown at 25.08% CAGR, reaching ₹23.09 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85066000 contributes 0.33% of Sub-Chapter 8506 exports — ranked #6 Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8506, HSN Code 85066000 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.33% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.86% share (rank #6). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8506 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 85068090: Other primary cells and primary batteries: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85068090/) | ₹74 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 85065000: Lithium](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85065000/) | ₹46 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 85061000: Manganese Dioxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85061000/) | ₹23 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 85069000: Electrical Apparatus for Switching or Protecting Circuits](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85069000/) | ₹7 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 85068010: Button cells](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85068010/) | ₹1 Cr | | #6 | HSN Code 85066000: Air-zinc (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore | | #7 | [HSN Code 85063000: Mercuric Oxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85063000/) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | [HSN Code 85064000: Silver Oxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85064000/) | Nil |