HSN Code 85121000: Bicycle lighting equipment

HSN Code 85121000 represents Bicycle lighting equipment under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Bicycle lighting equipment correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85121000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Bicycle lighting equipment.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85121000

HSN Code 85121000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Lighting or visual signalling equipment of a kind used on bicycles

Chapter

85 - Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

Sub Chapter

8512 - Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 85121000 not include?

Bicycle lighting equipment does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 85122010

Other lighting or visual signalling equipment : Head lamps, tail lamps, stop lamps, side lamps and blinkers

HSN Code 85122020

Other lighting or visual signalling equipment : Other automobile lighting equipment

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85121000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹1 Cr

+14.29% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹6 Cr

−5.26% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹5 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8641 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8512

FY 2024-25

0.05%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8512’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.15% of Sub-Chapter 8512’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8512

FY 2024-25

#8 of 8

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8512

Import-side rank: #8 of 8

At a glance

−14.70%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#8214

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+27.41%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

0.05%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8512

Share of Sub-Chapter 8512 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85121000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #6598

Balance

−29.36

Exports

2.70 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.21% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

32.06 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

— YoY

1.28% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6290

Balance

−7.77

Exports

3.44 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+27.41% YoY

0.29% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

11.21 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−65.03% YoY

0.43% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6362

Balance

−6.75

Exports

3.53 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+2.62% YoY

0.32% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

10.28 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−8.30% YoY

0.36% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7738

Balance

−9.33

Exports

1.32 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−62.61% YoY

0.07% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

10.65 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+3.60% YoY

0.30% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #8063

Balance

−4.17

Exports

1.05 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−20.45% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

5.22 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−50.99% YoY

0.13% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8318

Balance

−5.74

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−13.33% YoY

0.05% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

6.65 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+27.39% YoY

0.16% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8214

Balance

−5.26

Exports

1.04 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+14.29% YoY

0.05% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

6.30 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−5.26% YoY

0.15% of Sub-Ch. 8512

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−14.70% /yr

Imports

−23.75% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8512 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,306.77 Cr

Import

₹4,244.35 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,937.58

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 85121000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −14.70% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85121000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −14.70% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹2.70 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85121000 Ranked #8214 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85121000 ranks #8214 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8512, it ranks #8 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #8641 of 12657.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85121000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85121000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 27.41% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹5.26 Crore in HSN Code 85121000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹6.30 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.04 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹5.26 Crore — ranking #8641 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −23.75% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Bicycle lighting equipment

India's imports under HSN Code 85121000 have grown at −23.75% CAGR, reaching ₹6.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85121000 Contributes 0.05% of Sub-Chapter 8512 Exports — Ranked #8

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8512, HSN Code 85121000 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.15% share (rank #8).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85121000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85121000 ?

It includes Electrical Lighting & Signalling Equipment Parts

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Bicycle lighting equipment?

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 Bicycle lighting 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.

How much GST applies to Bicycle lighting equipment?

Under HSN 85121000, Bicycle lighting equipment attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Bicycle lighting equipment is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Bicycle lighting equipment?

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 Bicycle lighting equipment?

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.