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# HSN Code 85153910: AC Arc Welding Machinery

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Machines and apparatus for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals : Other : AC arc welding machinery | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85153910 ?

It includes Storage Heating Radiators

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade AC Arc Welding Machinery?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with AC Arc Welding Machinery?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to AC Arc Welding Machinery?

Under HSN 85153910, AC Arc Welding Machinery attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for AC Arc Welding Machinery?

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 AC Arc Welding Machinery is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for AC Arc Welding Machinery; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85153910 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹37 Cr (+417.13% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹138 Cr (+24.18% YoY) — 0.0023% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹101 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10805 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8515: 4.93% of its exports; import side 3.61%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8515: #5 of 13 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 37.77% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4021 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +417.13% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8515: 4.93% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85153910

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 | 5.43 | 0.0002% | — | 1.47% | 30.27 | 0.0008% | — | 1.42% | −24.84 | #5769 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.95 | 0.0002% | −27.26% | 1.06% | 26.66 | 0.0008% | −11.93% | 1.04% | −22.71 | #6131 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.69 | 0.0001% | −57.22% | 0.53% | 62.37 | 0.0021% | +133.95% | 3.05% | −60.68 | #7173 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.62 | 0.0001% | +55.03% | 0.59% | 63.91 | 0.0014% | +2.47% | 2.59% | −61.29 | #7040 |
| FY 2022-23 | 9.49 | 0.0003% | +262.21% | 1.71% | 97.78 | 0.0017% | +53.00% | 3.51% | −88.29 | #5696 |
| FY 2023-24 | 7.18 | 0.0002% | −24.34% | 1.10% | 111.43 | 0.0020% | +13.96% | 2.99% | −104.25 | #6133 |
| FY 2024-25 | 37.13 | 0.0010% | +417.13% | 4.93% | 138.37 | 0.0023% | +24.18% | 3.61% | −101.24 | #4021 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 37.77%/yr, imports 28.83%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85153910 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 37.77% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85153910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 37.77% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹5.43 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹37.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85153910 ranked #4021 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85153910 ranks #4021 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8515, it ranks #5 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #10805 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85153910 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85153910 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 417.13% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹101.24 Crore in HSN Code 85153910 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹138.37 Cr exceeded exports of ₹37.13 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹101.24 Crore — ranking #10805 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 28.83% CAGR signals rising demand for AC Arc Welding Machinery

India's imports under HSN Code 85153910 have grown at 28.83% CAGR, reaching ₹138.37 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85153910 contributes 4.93% of Sub-Chapter 8515 exports — ranked #5

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8515, HSN Code 85153910 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 4.93% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.61% share (rank #8).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |