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# HSN Code 85153920: Argon 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 : Argon arc welding machinery | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85153920 ?

It includes Electric space and soil heating apparatus (Other)

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Argon 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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Argon 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Argon 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Argon 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 Argon Arc Welding Machinery; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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

Under HSN 85153920, Argon Arc Welding Machinery attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85153920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−60.62% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹3 Cr (+33.72% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7784 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8515: 0.37% of its exports; import side 0.09%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8515: #11 of 13 by export value; import-side #13

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 5.77% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7272 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +421.43% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8515: 0.37% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85153920

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 | 2.00 | 0.0001% | — | 0.54% | 7.51 | 0.0002% | — | 0.35% | −5.51 | #6949 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −64.50% | 0.19% | 2.14 | 0.0001% | −71.50% | 0.08% | −1.43 | #7928 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +18.31% | 0.26% | 1.86 | 0.0001% | −13.08% | 0.09% | −1.02 | #7808 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.38 | 0.0001% | +421.43% | 0.99% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −49.46% | 0.04% | +3.44 | #6524 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.34 | 0.0001% | −46.58% | 0.42% | 1.44 | 0.0000% | +53.19% | 0.05% | +0.90 | #7265 |
| FY 2023-24 | 7.11 | 0.0002% | +203.85% | 1.09% | 2.61 | 0.0000% | +81.25% | 0.07% | +4.50 | #6143 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.80 | 0.0001% | −60.62% | 0.37% | 3.49 | 0.0001% | +33.72% | 0.09% | −0.69 | #7272 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 5.77%/yr, imports -11.99%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85153920 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 5.77% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85153920 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.77% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.00 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85153920 ranked #7272 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85153920 ranks #7272 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8515, it ranks #11 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #7784 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85153920 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85153920 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 421.43% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.69 Crore in HSN Code 85153920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3.49 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.80 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.69 Crore — ranking #7784 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -11.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Argon Arc Welding Machinery

India's imports under HSN Code 85153920 have grown at -11.99% CAGR, reaching ₹3.49 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85153920 contributes 0.37% of Sub-Chapter 8515 exports — ranked #11

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8515, HSN Code 85153920 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.37% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.09% share (rank #13).

## 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 |
| #11 | HSN Code 85153920: Argon Arc Welding Machinery (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |