HSN Code 85168000: Electric heating resistors

HSN Code 85168000 represents Electric heating resistors under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Electric heating resistors correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85168000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Electric heating resistors.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85168000

HSN Code 85168000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Electric heating resistors

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 85168000 not include?

Electric heating resistors 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 85163300

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

HSN Code 85167920

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85168000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹382 Cr

+12.01% vs FY 2023-24

0.0104% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹531 Cr

+51.98% vs FY 2023-24

0.0087% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹149 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11095 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8516

FY 2024-25

31.68%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8516’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 10.31% of Sub-Chapter 8516’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8516

FY 2024-25

#1 of 16

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

Import-side rank: #5 of 16

At a glance

13.37%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#1227

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+35.20%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

31.68%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8516

Share of Sub-Chapter 8516 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85168000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1421

Balance

+43.47

Exports

179.83 ₹ Cr

0.0079% share

— YoY

37.37% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

136.36 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

— YoY

5.23% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1411

Balance

+38.46

Exports

179.93 ₹ Cr

0.0082% share

+0.06% YoY

37.74% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

141.47 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+3.75% YoY

5.09% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1225

Balance

+87.16

Exports

231.78 ₹ Cr

0.0108% share

+28.82% YoY

38.69% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

144.62 ₹ Cr

0.0050% share

+2.23% YoY

4.77% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1257

Balance

+107.83

Exports

313.37 ₹ Cr

0.0100% share

+35.20% YoY

39.31% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

205.54 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

+42.12% YoY

5.21% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1322

Balance

+30.26

Exports

302.61 ₹ Cr

0.0084% share

−3.43% YoY

29.59% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

272.35 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

+32.50% YoY

6.49% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1274

Balance

−8.60

Exports

340.88 ₹ Cr

0.0094% share

+12.65% YoY

29.21% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

349.48 ₹ Cr

0.0062% share

+28.32% YoY

8.71% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1227

Balance

−149.32

Exports

381.82 ₹ Cr

0.0104% share

+12.01% YoY

31.68% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

531.14 ₹ Cr

0.0087% share

+51.98% YoY

10.31% of Sub-Ch. 8516

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

13.37% /yr

Imports

25.44% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8516 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,205.15 Cr

Import

₹5,150.29 Cr

Trade Balance

−3,945.14

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 85168000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 13.37% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85168000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.37% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹179.83 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹381.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85168000 Ranked #1227 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85168000 ranks #1227 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8516, it ranks #1 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #11095 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85168000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85168000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 35.20% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹149.32 Crore in HSN Code 85168000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹531.14 Cr exceeded exports of ₹381.82 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹149.32 Crore — ranking #11095 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 25.44% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Electric heating resistors

India's imports under HSN Code 85168000 have grown at 25.44% CAGR, reaching ₹531.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85168000 Contributes 31.68% of Sub-Chapter 8516 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8516, HSN Code 85168000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 31.68% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.31% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85168000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85168000 ?

It includes Electrical Apparatus for Line Telephony

How much GST applies to Electric heating resistors?

Under HSN 85168000, Electric heating resistors attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Electric heating resistors is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Electric heating resistors?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Electric heating resistors?

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 heating resistors?

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 heating resistors?

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

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.