--- title: "HSN Code for Nickel-Cadmium | HSN 85073000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85073000 related to Nickel-Cadmium with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85073000/" --- # HSN Code 85073000: Nickel-Cadmium - [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 8507: Electric accumulators & separators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8507/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Nickel-cadmium | 14% | 14% | 28% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85073000 ? It includes Vacuum cleaner (<=1500W, <=20L): DustAway Mini ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Nickel-Cadmium? 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 Nickel-Cadmium? 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 much GST applies to Nickel-Cadmium? Under HSN 85073000, Nickel-Cadmium attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Nickel-Cadmium? 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 Nickel-Cadmium? 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 Nickel-Cadmium is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Nickel-Cadmium; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85073000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹308 Cr (+28.53% YoY) — 0.0084% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹43 Cr (+18.33% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹265 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #985 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8507: 4.43% of its exports; import side 0.14% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8507: #4 of 9 by export value; import-side #8 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.19% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1411 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +46.54% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8507: 4.43% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85073000 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. 8507 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8507 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 154.48 | 0.0068% | — | 5.87% | 26.22 | 0.0007% | — | 0.22% | +128.26 | #1558 | | FY 2019-20 | 138.99 | 0.0063% | −10.03% | 4.82% | 25.08 | 0.0007% | −4.35% | 0.21% | +113.91 | #1649 | | FY 2020-21 | 113.21 | 0.0053% | −18.55% | 3.87% | 39.68 | 0.0014% | +58.21% | 0.35% | +73.53 | #1938 | | FY 2021-22 | 161.30 | 0.0051% | +42.48% | 3.42% | 33.40 | 0.0007% | −15.83% | 0.19% | +127.90 | #1857 | | FY 2022-23 | 163.55 | 0.0045% | +1.39% | 2.58% | 33.52 | 0.0006% | +0.36% | 0.12% | +130.03 | #1943 | | FY 2023-24 | 239.66 | 0.0066% | +46.54% | 3.55% | 36.11 | 0.0006% | +7.73% | 0.12% | +203.55 | #1601 | | FY 2024-25 | 308.03 | 0.0084% | +28.53% | 4.43% | 42.73 | 0.0007% | +18.33% | 0.14% | +265.30 | #1411 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.19%/yr, imports 8.48%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85073000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.19% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 85073000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.19% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹154.48 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹308.03 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85073000 ranked #1411 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85073000 ranks #1411 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8507, it ranks #4 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #985 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85073000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85073000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 46.54% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹265.30 Crore in HSN Code 85073000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹308.03 Cr exceeded imports of ₹42.73 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹265.30 Crore — ranking #985 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 8.48% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Nickel-Cadmium India's imports under HSN Code 85073000 have grown at 8.48% CAGR, reaching ₹42.73 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85073000 contributes 4.43% of Sub-Chapter 8507 exports — ranked #4 Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8507, HSN Code 85073000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 4.43% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.14% share (rank #8). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8507 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 85072000: Other Lead-Acid Accumulators](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85072000/) | ₹3,414 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 85071000: Lead-acid batteries: Piston engines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85071000/) | ₹2,248 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 85076000: Lithium-Ion](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85076000/) | ₹645 Cr | | #4 | HSN Code 85073000: Nickel-Cadmium (this hsn code) | ₹308 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 85079090: Parts of Electrical Machines and Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85079090/) | ₹183 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 85079010: Accumulator cases](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85079010/) | ₹94 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 85078000: Other Accumulators](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85078000/) | ₹67 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 85075000: Nickel-Metal Hydride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85075000/) | ₹1 Cr | | — | [HSN Code 85074000: Nickel-Iron](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85074000/) | Nil |