HSN Code 85123010: Sound Signalling Equipment| Horns

HSN Code 85123010 represents Sound Signalling Equipment| Horns under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Sound Signalling Equipment| Horns correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85123010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Sound Signalling Equipment| Horns.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85123010

HSN Code 85123010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Sound signalling equipment: Horns

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 85123010 not include?

Sound Signalling Equipment| Horns 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 85123010 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

₹156 Cr

+2.99% vs FY 2023-24

0.0042% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹80 Cr

+7.43% vs FY 2023-24

0.0013% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹76 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1811 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8512

FY 2024-25

6.74%

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

Import side: 1.88% of Sub-Chapter 8512’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8512

FY 2024-25

#4 of 8

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

Import-side rank: #6 of 8

At a glance

6.06%

Export CAGR

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

#2116

National Export Rank

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

+42.13%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

6.74%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8512

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85123010

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 #1910

Balance

+40.05

Exports

109.31 ₹ Cr

0.0048% share

— YoY

8.36% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

69.26 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

— YoY

2.77% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2055

Balance

+33.01

Exports

96.45 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

−11.76% YoY

8.04% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

63.44 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−8.40% YoY

2.46% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2103

Balance

+50.09

Exports

97.16 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

+0.74% YoY

8.83% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

47.07 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−25.80% YoY

1.67% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2036

Balance

+77.16

Exports

138.09 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

+42.13% YoY

7.59% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

60.93 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+29.45% YoY

1.71% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2132

Balance

+64.33

Exports

140.31 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

+1.61% YoY

7.86% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

75.98 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+24.70% YoY

1.94% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2098

Balance

+76.82

Exports

151.07 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+7.67% YoY

8.52% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

74.25 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−2.28% YoY

1.78% of Sub-Ch. 8512

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2116

Balance

+75.82

Exports

155.59 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+2.99% YoY

6.74% of Sub-Ch. 8512

Imports

79.77 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+7.43% YoY

1.88% of Sub-Ch. 8512

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

6.06% /yr

Imports

2.38% /yr

Consistently Surplus
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 85123010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 6.06% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85123010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.06% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹109.31 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹155.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85123010 Ranked #2116 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85123010 ranks #2116 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8512, it ranks #4 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #1811 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85123010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85123010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 42.13% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹75.82 Crore in HSN Code 85123010 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹155.59 Cr exceeded imports of ₹79.77 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹75.82 Crore — ranking #1811 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 2.38% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Sound Signalling Equipment| Horns

India's imports under HSN Code 85123010 have grown at 2.38% CAGR, reaching ₹79.77 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85123010 Contributes 6.74% of Sub-Chapter 8512 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8512, HSN Code 85123010 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 6.74% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.88% share (rank #6).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85123010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85123010 ?

It includes Lamps | Magneto Lamps

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Sound Signalling Equipment/ Horns?

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 Sound Signalling Equipment/ Horns?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sound Signalling Equipment/ Horns?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Sound Signalling Equipment/ Horns?

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 Sound Signalling Equipment/ Horns is sold with other items?

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

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.