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# HSN Code 85159000: Parts for Electric Welding 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Parts | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85159000 ?

It includes Electric smoothing irons

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Parts for Electric Welding 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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Parts for Electric Welding 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Parts for Electric Welding Machines is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Parts for Electric Welding Machines?

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 Parts for Electric Welding Machines?

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

### How much GST applies to Parts for Electric Welding Machines?

Under HSN 85159000, Parts for Electric Welding Machines attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85159000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹361 Cr (+27.95% YoY) — 0.0098% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹850 Cr (+9.02% YoY) — 0.0140% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹489 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11880 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8515: 47.93% of its exports; import side 22.19%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8515: #1 of 13 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 16.68% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1268 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +47.66% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8515: 47.93% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85159000

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 | 143.12 | 0.0063% | — | 38.71% | 464.58 | 0.0130% | — | 21.73% | −321.46 | #1641 |
| FY 2019-20 | 138.66 | 0.0063% | −3.12% | 37.23% | 492.34 | 0.0147% | +5.98% | 19.12% | −353.68 | #1654 |
| FY 2020-21 | 131.64 | 0.0061% | −5.06% | 40.92% | 380.38 | 0.0131% | −22.74% | 18.63% | −248.74 | #1789 |
| FY 2021-22 | 157.50 | 0.0050% | +19.64% | 35.48% | 490.88 | 0.0107% | +29.05% | 19.91% | −333.38 | #1884 |
| FY 2022-23 | 191.18 | 0.0053% | +21.38% | 34.41% | 551.14 | 0.0096% | +12.28% | 19.77% | −359.96 | #1785 |
| FY 2023-24 | 282.30 | 0.0078% | +47.66% | 43.43% | 779.92 | 0.0139% | +41.51% | 20.95% | −497.62 | #1437 |
| FY 2024-25 | 361.21 | 0.0098% | +27.95% | 47.93% | 850.30 | 0.0140% | +9.02% | 22.19% | −489.09 | #1268 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 16.68%/yr, imports 10.60%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85159000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 16.68% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85159000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.68% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹143.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹361.21 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85159000 ranked #1268 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85159000 ranks #1268 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8515, it ranks #1 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #11880 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85159000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85159000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 47.66% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹489.09 Crore in HSN Code 85159000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹850.30 Cr exceeded exports of ₹361.21 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹489.09 Crore — ranking #11880 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.60% CAGR signals rising demand for Parts for Electric Welding Machines

India's imports under HSN Code 85159000 have grown at 10.60% CAGR, reaching ₹850.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85159000 contributes 47.93% of Sub-Chapter 8515 exports — ranked #1

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8515, HSN Code 85159000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 47.93% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 22.19% share (rank #1).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |