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# HSN Code 85103000: Hair-Removing Appliances

- [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 8510: Electric Shavers & Clippers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8510/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hair-removing appliances | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85103000 ?

It includes Starter motors

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hair-Removing Appliances?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Hair-Removing Appliances?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Hair-Removing Appliances is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Hair-Removing Appliances; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Hair-Removing Appliances?

Under HSN 85103000, Hair-Removing Appliances attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Hair-Removing Appliances?

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 Hair-Removing Appliances?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85103000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹7 Cr (+35.63% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹178 Cr (+58.32% YoY) — 0.0029% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹171 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11200 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8510: 12.62% of its exports; import side 22.05%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8510: #3 of 4 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 26.08% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6175 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +482.61% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8510: 12.62% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85103000

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. 8510 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8510 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.81 | 0.0001% | — | 43.10% | 87.25 | 0.0024% | — | 23.69% | −85.44 | #7058 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −89.50% | 4.43% | 97.69 | 0.0029% | +11.97% | 21.50% | −97.50 | #8871 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +94.74% | 8.53% | 183.58 | 0.0063% | +87.92% | 27.56% | −183.21 | #8448 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −27.03% | 6.54% | 128.60 | 0.0028% | −29.95% | 21.40% | −128.33 | #9011 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +240.74% | 11.51% | 138.54 | 0.0024% | +7.73% | 27.28% | −137.62 | #8170 |
| FY 2023-24 | 5.36 | 0.0001% | +482.61% | 17.27% | 112.54 | 0.0020% | −18.77% | 19.00% | −107.18 | #6501 |
| FY 2024-25 | 7.27 | 0.0002% | +35.63% | 12.62% | 178.17 | 0.0029% | +58.32% | 22.05% | −170.90 | #6175 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 26.08%/yr, imports 12.64%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85103000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 26.08% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85103000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 26.08% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.81 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.27 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85103000 ranked #6175 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85103000 ranks #6175 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8510, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #11200 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85103000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85103000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 482.61% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹170.90 Crore in HSN Code 85103000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹178.17 Cr exceeded exports of ₹7.27 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹170.90 Crore — ranking #11200 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.64% CAGR signals rising demand for Hair-Removing Appliances

India's imports under HSN Code 85103000 have grown at 12.64% CAGR, reaching ₹178.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85103000 contributes 12.62% of Sub-Chapter 8510 exports — ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8510, HSN Code 85103000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 12.62% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 22.05% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8510

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85109000: Electrical Resistors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85109000/) | ₹29 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85101000: Shavers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85101000/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 85103000: Hair-Removing Appliances (this hsn code) | ₹7 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85102000: Hair Clippers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85102000/) | ₹2 Cr |