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# HSN Code 85163300: Electric hand-drying apparatus

- [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 8516: Electric heaters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8516/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electro-thermic hair-dressing or handdrying apparatus : Hand-drying apparatus | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85163300 ?

It includes Electronic Insect Repeller

### How much GST applies to Electric hand-drying apparatus?

Under HSN 85163300, Electric hand-drying apparatus attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Electric hand-drying apparatus?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Electric hand-drying apparatus?

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 Electric hand-drying apparatus?

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 Electric hand-drying apparatus?

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 85163300 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−50.99% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹31 Cr (−11.32% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹27 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9785 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8516: 0.27% of its exports; import side 0.59%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8516: #14 of 16 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 23.44% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7124 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +211.11% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8516: 0.27% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85163300

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. 8516 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8516 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.19% | 22.72 | 0.0006% | — | 0.87% | −21.81 | #7712 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +8.79% | 0.21% | 24.40 | 0.0007% | +7.39% | 0.88% | −23.41 | #7621 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.08 | 0.0001% | +211.11% | 0.51% | 16.35 | 0.0006% | −32.99% | 0.54% | −13.27 | #6531 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.35 | 0.0001% | −23.70% | 0.29% | 18.09 | 0.0004% | +10.64% | 0.46% | −15.74 | #7157 |
| FY 2022-23 | 4.00 | 0.0001% | +70.21% | 0.39% | 26.86 | 0.0005% | +48.48% | 0.64% | −22.86 | #6685 |
| FY 2023-24 | 6.57 | 0.0002% | +64.25% | 0.56% | 34.46 | 0.0006% | +28.29% | 0.86% | −27.89 | #6234 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.22 | 0.0001% | −50.99% | 0.27% | 30.56 | 0.0005% | −11.32% | 0.59% | −27.34 | #7124 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 23.44%/yr, imports 5.06%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85163300 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 23.44% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85163300 have grown at a compound annual rate of 23.44% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85163300 ranked #7124 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85163300 ranks #7124 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8516, it ranks #14 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #9785 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85163300 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85163300 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 211.11% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹27.34 Crore in HSN Code 85163300 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹30.56 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.22 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹27.34 Crore — ranking #9785 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.06% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Electric hand-drying apparatus

India's imports under HSN Code 85163300 have grown at 5.06% CAGR, reaching ₹30.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85163300 contributes 0.27% of Sub-Chapter 8516 exports — ranked #14

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8516, HSN Code 85163300 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.27% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.59% share (rank #14).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8516

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85168000: Electric heating resistors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85168000/) | ₹382 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85163200: Electric hair-dressing apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85163200/) | ₹221 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85167990: Other electro-thermic appliances for domestic use \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85167990/) | ₹133 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85169000: Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85169000/) | ₹107 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85161000: Electric water & immersion heaters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85161000/) | ₹91 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85166000: Ovens, Cookers, Cooking Plates & Roasters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85166000/) | ₹79 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 85162900: Electric space and soil heating apparatus (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85162900/) | ₹63 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85167920: Electronic Insect Repeller](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85167920/) | ₹51 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 85163100: Hair dryers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85163100/) | ₹29 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 85164000: Electric smoothing irons](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85164000/) | ₹18 Cr |
| #14 | HSN Code 85163300: Electric hand-drying apparatus (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |