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# HSN Code 85151100: Soldering Irons and Guns

- [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 8515: Electric soldering & welding machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8515/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus: Soldering irons and guns | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85151100 ?

It includes AC Arc Welding Machinery

### How much GST applies to Soldering Irons and Guns?

Under HSN 85151100, Soldering Irons and Guns attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Soldering Irons and Guns?

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 Soldering Irons and Guns?

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 Soldering Irons and Guns is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Soldering Irons and Guns?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85151100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (+16.07% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹22 Cr (+35.86% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹21 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9580 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8515: 0.17% of its exports; import side 0.57%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8515: #12 of 13 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.73% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8001 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +327.59% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8515: 0.17% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85151100

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. 8515 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8515 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.15% | 9.42 | 0.0003% | — | 0.44% | −8.85 | #8082 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.34 | 0.0001% | +310.53% | 0.63% | 9.97 | 0.0003% | +5.84% | 0.39% | −7.63 | #6767 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.21% | 0.18% | 9.90 | 0.0003% | −0.70% | 0.48% | −9.32 | #8130 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.48 | 0.0001% | +327.59% | 0.56% | 11.41 | 0.0002% | +15.25% | 0.46% | −8.93 | #7109 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.29 | 0.0000% | −47.98% | 0.23% | 13.32 | 0.0002% | +16.74% | 0.48% | −12.03 | #7871 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.12 | 0.0000% | −13.18% | 0.17% | 16.20 | 0.0003% | +21.62% | 0.44% | −15.08 | #8153 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.30 | 0.0000% | +16.07% | 0.17% | 22.01 | 0.0004% | +35.86% | 0.57% | −20.71 | #8001 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.73%/yr, imports 15.19%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85151100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.73% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85151100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.73% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85151100 ranked #8001 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85151100 ranks #8001 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8515, it ranks #12 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #9580 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85151100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85151100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 327.59% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹20.71 Crore in HSN Code 85151100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹22.01 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.30 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹20.71 Crore — ranking #9580 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 15.19% CAGR signals rising demand for Soldering Irons and Guns

India's imports under HSN Code 85151100 have grown at 15.19% CAGR, reaching ₹22.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85151100 contributes 0.17% of Sub-Chapter 8515 exports — ranked #12

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8515, HSN Code 85151100 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.17% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.57% share (rank #12).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8515

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85159000: Parts for Electric Welding Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85159000/) | ₹361 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85153990: Other Arc Welding Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85153990/) | ₹103 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85158090: Other Machines And Apparatus\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85158090/) | ₹92 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85153100: Fully/Partly Automatic Arc Welding Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85153100/) | ₹70 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85153910: AC Arc Welding Machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85153910/) | ₹37 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85152190: Other Fully/Partly Automatic Resistance Welding Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85152190/) | ₹29 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 85151900: Brazing/soldering machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85151900/) | ₹24 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85152110: Auto Spot Welding Machine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85152110/) | ₹15 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 85152900: Resistance welding machines, apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85152900/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 85158010: High-Frequency Plastic Welding Machine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85158010/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #12 | HSN Code 85151100: Soldering Irons and Guns (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |