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# HSN Code 85118000: Other Equipment

- [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 8511: Ignition Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8511/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other equipment | 14% | 14% | 28% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85118000 ?

It includes Sound Signalling Equipment| Other

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Equipment?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Equipment?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Equipment is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Other Equipment?

Under HSN 85118000, Other Equipment attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Equipment?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85118000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹346 Cr (+148.42% YoY) — 0.0094% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹89 Cr (+11.60% YoY) — 0.0015% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹257 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #999 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8511: 9.43% of its exports; import side 2.86%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8511: #5 of 9 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 27.86% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1310 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +148.42% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8511: 9.43% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85118000

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. 8511 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8511 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 79.16 | 0.0035% | — | 3.11% | 89.93 | 0.0025% | — | 4.08% | −10.77 | #2273 |
| FY 2019-20 | 73.21 | 0.0033% | −7.52% | 3.40% | 67.45 | 0.0020% | −25.00% | 3.56% | +5.76 | #2391 |
| FY 2020-21 | 61.91 | 0.0029% | −15.44% | 2.76% | 54.71 | 0.0019% | −18.89% | 2.90% | +7.20 | #2639 |
| FY 2021-22 | 104.01 | 0.0033% | +68.00% | 3.93% | 69.69 | 0.0015% | +27.38% | 2.68% | +34.32 | #2363 |
| FY 2022-23 | 110.17 | 0.0030% | +5.92% | 3.89% | 85.85 | 0.0015% | +23.19% | 3.30% | +24.32 | #2405 |
| FY 2023-24 | 139.21 | 0.0038% | +26.36% | 4.26% | 79.65 | 0.0014% | −7.22% | 2.69% | +59.56 | #2196 |
| FY 2024-25 | 345.83 | 0.0094% | +148.42% | 9.43% | 88.89 | 0.0015% | +11.60% | 2.86% | +256.94 | #1310 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 27.86%/yr, imports -0.19%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85118000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 27.86% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85118000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 27.86% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹79.16 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹345.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85118000 ranked #1310 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85118000 ranks #1310 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8511, it ranks #5 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #999 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85118000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85118000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 148.42% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹256.94 Crore in HSN Code 85118000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹345.83 Cr exceeded imports of ₹88.89 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹256.94 Crore — ranking #999 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -0.19% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Equipment

India's imports under HSN Code 85118000 have grown at -0.19% CAGR, reaching ₹88.89 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85118000 contributes 9.43% of Sub-Chapter 8511 exports — ranked #5

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8511, HSN Code 85118000 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 9.43% 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 8511

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85114000: Starter motors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85114000/) | ₹1,591 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85119000: Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85119000/) | ₹593 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85115000: Other Generators](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85115000/) | ₹434 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85111000: Sparking Plugs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85111000/) | ₹361 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 85118000: Other Equipment (this hsn code) | ₹346 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85113020: Ignition coils](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85113020/) | ₹163 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 85112010: Electrical Igniters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85112010/) | ₹92 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85112090: Ignition magnetos, magnetic flywheels](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85112090/) | ₹80 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 85113010: Ignition distributors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85113010/) | ₹6 Cr |