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HSN Code 85163300: Electric hand-drying apparatus

HSN Code 85163300 represents Electric hand-drying apparatus under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Electric hand-drying apparatus correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85163300, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Electric hand-drying apparatus.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85163300

HSN Code 85163300 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Electro-thermic hair-dressing or handdrying apparatus : Hand-drying apparatus

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

8516 - Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric smoothing irons; other electro-thermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 85163300 not include?

Electric hand-drying apparatus does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 85162100

Electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus : Storage heating radiators

HSN Code 85162900

Electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus : Other

HSN Code 85163200

Electro-thermic hair-dressing or handdrying apparatus : Other hair-dressing apparatus

HSN Code 85167920

Other : Electrical or electronic devices for repelling insects (for example, mosquitoes or other similar kind of inscets)

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85163300 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹3 Cr

+2.80% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹31 Cr

−0.16% vs FY 2024-25

0.0004% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹27 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9816 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8516

FY 2025-26

0.26%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8516’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.62% of Sub-Chapter 8516’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8516

FY 2025-26

#14 of 16

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8516

Import-side rank: #13 of 16

At a glance

20.26%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#7238

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+211.11%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

0.26%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8516

Share of Sub-Chapter 8516 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85163300

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #7712

Balance

−21.81

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.19% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

22.72 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

0.87% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7621

Balance

−23.41

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+8.79% YoY

0.21% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

24.40 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+7.39% YoY

0.88% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6531

Balance

−13.27

Exports

3.08 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+211.11% YoY

0.51% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

16.35 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−32.99% YoY

0.54% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7157

Balance

−15.74

Exports

2.35 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−23.70% YoY

0.29% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

18.09 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+10.64% YoY

0.46% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6685

Balance

−22.86

Exports

4.00 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+70.21% YoY

0.39% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

26.86 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+48.48% YoY

0.64% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6234

Balance

−27.89

Exports

6.57 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+64.25% YoY

0.56% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

34.46 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+28.29% YoY

0.86% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7124

Balance

−27.34

Exports

3.22 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−50.99% YoY

0.27% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

30.56 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−11.32% YoY

0.59% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #7238

Balance

−27.20

Exports

3.31 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+2.80% YoY

0.26% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

30.51 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−0.16% YoY

0.62% of Sub-Ch. 8516

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

20.26% /yr

Imports

4.30% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8516 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹1,290.03 Cr

Import

₹4,885.25 Cr

Trade Balance

−3,595.22

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 85163300 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 20.26% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85163300 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.26% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.31 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 85163300 Ranked #7238 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 85163300 ranks #7238 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8516, it ranks #14 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #9816 of 12872.

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 ₹27.20 Crore in HSN Code 85163300 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹30.51 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.31 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹27.20 Crore — ranking #9816 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 4.30% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Electric hand-drying apparatus

India's imports under HSN Code 85163300 have grown at 4.30% CAGR, reaching ₹30.51 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 85163300 Contributes 0.26% 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 0.26% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.62% share (rank #13).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85163300 and GST compliance.

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.

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