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# HSN Code 85151900: Brazing/soldering machines

- [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: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85151900 ?

It includes Argon Arc Welding Machinery

### How much GST applies to Brazing/soldering machines?

Under HSN 85151900, Brazing/soldering machines attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Brazing/soldering machines?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Brazing/soldering machines is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Brazing/soldering machines?

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 Brazing/soldering machines?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85151900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹24 Cr (+61.26% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹203 Cr (−6.30% YoY) — 0.0033% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹179 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11238 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8515: 3.13% of its exports; import side 5.29%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8515: #7 of 13 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.95% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4640 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +738.20% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8515: 3.13% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85151900

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 | 14.09 | 0.0006% | — | 3.81% | 71.92 | 0.0020% | — | 3.36% | −57.83 | #4564 |
| FY 2019-20 | 8.25 | 0.0004% | −41.45% | 2.22% | 102.55 | 0.0031% | +42.59% | 3.98% | −94.30 | #5249 |
| FY 2020-21 | 9.94 | 0.0005% | +20.48% | 3.09% | 61.41 | 0.0021% | −40.12% | 3.01% | −51.47 | #5087 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6.57 | 0.0002% | −33.90% | 1.48% | 90.53 | 0.0020% | +47.42% | 3.67% | −83.96 | #6024 |
| FY 2022-23 | 55.07 | 0.0015% | +738.20% | 9.91% | 178.56 | 0.0031% | +97.24% | 6.41% | −123.49 | #3345 |
| FY 2023-24 | 14.61 | 0.0004% | −73.47% | 2.25% | 216.18 | 0.0038% | +21.07% | 5.81% | −201.57 | #5200 |
| FY 2024-25 | 23.56 | 0.0006% | +61.26% | 3.13% | 202.57 | 0.0033% | −6.30% | 5.29% | −179.01 | #4640 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.95%/yr, imports 18.84%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85151900 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.95% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85151900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.95% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹14.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹23.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85151900 ranked #4640 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85151900 ranks #4640 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8515, it ranks #7 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #11238 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85151900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85151900 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 738.20% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹179.01 Crore in HSN Code 85151900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹202.57 Cr exceeded exports of ₹23.56 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹179.01 Crore — ranking #11238 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 18.84% CAGR signals rising demand for Brazing/soldering machines

India's imports under HSN Code 85151900 have grown at 18.84% CAGR, reaching ₹202.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85151900 contributes 3.13% of Sub-Chapter 8515 exports — ranked #7

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8515, HSN Code 85151900 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 3.13% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.29% share (rank #7).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |