HSN Code 85122020: Other Automobile Lighting

HSN Code 85122020 represents Other Automobile Lighting under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Automobile Lighting correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85122020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Automobile Lighting.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85122020

HSN Code 85122020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other lighting or visual signalling equipment : Other automobile lighting equipment

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 85122020 not include?

Other Automobile Lighting 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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85122020 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

₹683 Cr

+42.76% vs FY 2023-24

0.0186% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹929 Cr

+4.32% vs FY 2023-24

0.0153% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹246 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11461 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8512

FY 2024-25

29.60%

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

Import side: 21.88% of Sub-Chapter 8512’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8512

FY 2024-25

#2 of 8

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 8

At a glance

19.72%

Export CAGR

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

#751

National Export Rank

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

+81.50%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

29.60%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8512

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85122020

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 #1195

Balance

−306.53

Exports

231.87 ₹ Cr

0.0101% share

— YoY

17.74% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

538.40 ₹ Cr

0.0150% share

— YoY

21.51% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1122

Balance

−189.27

Exports

255.53 ₹ Cr

0.0116% share

+10.20% YoY

21.29% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

444.80 ₹ Cr

0.0133% share

−17.38% YoY

17.25% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #978

Balance

−99.23

Exports

315.96 ₹ Cr

0.0147% share

+23.65% YoY

28.72% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

415.19 ₹ Cr

0.0142% share

−6.66% YoY

14.74% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #761

Balance

+106.47

Exports

573.47 ₹ Cr

0.0183% share

+81.50% YoY

31.53% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

467.00 ₹ Cr

0.0102% share

+12.48% YoY

13.12% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #943

Balance

−212.59

Exports

486.71 ₹ Cr

0.0134% share

−15.13% YoY

27.26% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

699.30 ₹ Cr

0.0122% share

+49.74% YoY

17.84% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #995

Balance

−411.73

Exports

478.32 ₹ Cr

0.0132% share

−1.72% YoY

26.96% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

890.05 ₹ Cr

0.0158% share

+27.28% YoY

21.39% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #751

Balance

−245.68

Exports

682.85 ₹ Cr

0.0186% share

+42.76% YoY

29.60% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

928.53 ₹ Cr

0.0153% share

+4.32% YoY

21.88% of Sub-Ch. 8512

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

19.72% /yr

Imports

9.51% /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 85122020 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 19.72% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85122020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.72% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹231.87 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹682.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85122020 Ranked #751 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85122020 ranks #751 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8512, it ranks #2 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #11461 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85122020 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85122020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 81.50% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹245.68 Crore in HSN Code 85122020 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹928.53 Cr exceeded exports of ₹682.85 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹245.68 Crore — ranking #11461 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 9.51% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Automobile Lighting

India's imports under HSN Code 85122020 have grown at 9.51% CAGR, reaching ₹928.53 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85122020 Contributes 29.60% of Sub-Chapter 8512 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8512, HSN Code 85122020 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 29.60% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 21.88% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85122020 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85122020 ?

It includes Lamps: Non-photographic Flash-lights

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Automobile Lighting?

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 Other Automobile Lighting?

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 Automobile Lighting?

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 Automobile Lighting is sold with other items?

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

How much GST applies to Other Automobile Lighting?

Under HSN 85122020, Other Automobile Lighting attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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.