HSN Code 85151900: Brazing/soldering machines

HSN Code 85151900 represents Brazing/soldering machines under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Brazing/soldering machines correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85151900, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Brazing/soldering machines.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85151900

HSN Code 85151900 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus: Other

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

8515 - Electric (including electrically heated gas),laser or other light or photo beam, ultrasonic, electron beam, magnetic pulse or plasma arc soldering, brazing or welding machines and apparatus, whether or not capable of cutting; electric machines and apparatus for hot spraying of metals or cermets

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 85151900 not include?

Brazing/soldering machines does not include products with the following descriptions.

Machines and apparatus for resistance welding of metal : Fully or partly automatic: Automatic spot welding machinery

Machines and apparatus for resistance welding of metal : Fully or partly automatic: Automatic butt welding machinery

Machines and apparatus for resistance welding of metal : Fully or partly automatic: Other

Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals : Fully or partly automatic

Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals : Other : AC arc welding machinery

Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals : Other : Argon arc welding machinery

Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals : Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85151900 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

₹24 Cr

+61.26% vs FY 2023-24

0.0006% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹203 Cr

−6.30% vs FY 2023-24

0.0033% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹179 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11238 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8515

FY 2024-25

3.13%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8515’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 5.29% of Sub-Chapter 8515’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8515

FY 2024-25

#7 of 13

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8515

Import-side rank: #7 of 13

At a glance

8.95%

Export CAGR

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

#4640

National Export Rank

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

+738.20%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

3.13%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8515

Share of Sub-Chapter 8515 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4564

Balance

−57.83

Exports

14.09 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

YoY

3.81% of Sub-Ch. 8515

Imports

71.92 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

YoY

3.36% of Sub-Ch. 8515

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5249

Balance

−94.30

Exports

8.25 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−41.45% YoY

2.22% of Sub-Ch. 8515

Imports

102.55 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+42.59% YoY

3.98% of Sub-Ch. 8515

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5087

Balance

−51.47

Exports

9.94 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+20.48% YoY

3.09% of Sub-Ch. 8515

Imports

61.41 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

−40.12% YoY

3.01% of Sub-Ch. 8515

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6024

Balance

−83.96

Exports

6.57 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−33.90% YoY

1.48% of Sub-Ch. 8515

Imports

90.53 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+47.42% YoY

3.67% of Sub-Ch. 8515

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3345

Balance

−123.49

Exports

55.07 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+738.20% YoY

9.91% of Sub-Ch. 8515

Imports

178.56 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+97.24% YoY

6.41% of Sub-Ch. 8515

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5200

Balance

−201.57

Exports

14.61 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−73.47% YoY

2.25% of Sub-Ch. 8515

Imports

216.18 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

+21.07% YoY

5.81% of Sub-Ch. 8515

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4640

Balance

−179.01

Exports

23.56 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+61.26% YoY

3.13% of Sub-Ch. 8515

Imports

202.57 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

−6.30% YoY

5.29% of Sub-Ch. 8515

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

8.95% /yr

Imports

18.84% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8515 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹753.56 Cr

Import

₹3,831.07 Cr

Trade Balance

−3,077.51

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85151900 and GST compliance.

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.

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.