HSN Code 85169000: Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment

HSN Code 85169000 represents Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85169000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85169000

HSN Code 85169000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Parts

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 85169000 not include?

Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment 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 85169000 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

₹107 Cr

−24.10% vs FY 2023-24

0.0029% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,029 Cr

−3.37% vs FY 2023-24

0.0169% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹922 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12188 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8516

FY 2024-25

8.86%

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

Import side: 19.98% of Sub-Chapter 8516’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8516

FY 2024-25

#4 of 16

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 16

At a glance

8.35%

Export CAGR

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

#2577

National Export Rank

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

+68.38%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

8.86%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8516

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85169000

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 #2503

Balance

−276.78

Exports

66.01 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

— YoY

13.72% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

342.79 ₹ Cr

0.0096% share

— YoY

13.14% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3414

Balance

−355.57

Exports

34.31 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−48.02% YoY

7.20% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

389.88 ₹ Cr

0.0116% share

+13.74% YoY

14.02% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3348

Balance

−513.73

Exports

37.75 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+10.03% YoY

6.30% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

551.48 ₹ Cr

0.0189% share

+41.45% YoY

18.20% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3296

Balance

−958.83

Exports

52.83 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+39.95% YoY

6.63% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

1,011.66 ₹ Cr

0.0221% share

+83.44% YoY

25.63% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2787

Balance

−1,008.51

Exports

83.56 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+58.17% YoY

8.17% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

1,092.07 ₹ Cr

0.0190% share

+7.95% YoY

26.04% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2177

Balance

−924.50

Exports

140.70 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

+68.38% YoY

12.05% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

1,065.20 ₹ Cr

0.0190% share

−2.46% YoY

26.55% of Sub-Ch. 8516

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2577

Balance

−922.49

Exports

106.79 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

−24.10% YoY

8.86% of Sub-Ch. 8516

Imports

1,029.28 ₹ Cr

0.0169% share

−3.37% YoY

19.98% of Sub-Ch. 8516

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

8.35% /yr

Imports

20.11% /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 85169000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 8.35% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85169000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.35% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹66.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹106.79 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85169000 Ranked #2577 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85169000 ranks #2577 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8516, it ranks #4 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #12188 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85169000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85169000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 68.38% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹922.49 Crore in HSN Code 85169000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,029.28 Cr exceeded exports of ₹106.79 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹922.49 Crore — ranking #12188 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 20.11% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment

India's imports under HSN Code 85169000 have grown at 20.11% CAGR, reaching ₹1,029.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85169000 Contributes 8.86% of Sub-Chapter 8516 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8516, HSN Code 85169000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 8.86% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 19.98% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85169000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85169000 ?

It includes Piston Rings (Spark Ignition Engines)

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment?

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 Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment?

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 Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment?

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 Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment?

Under HSN 85169000, Other Electrical Apparatus & Equipment attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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.