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# HSN Code 85286900: Projectors

- [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 8528: Monitors and projectors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8528/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projectors: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85286900 ?

It includes TV Sets (Color, >87-105 cm)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Projectors?

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 Projectors?

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.

### How much GST applies to Projectors?

Under HSN 85286900, Projectors attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Projectors is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Projectors?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85286900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹17 Cr (+29.35% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹449 Cr (+0.94% YoY) — 0.0074% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹433 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11805 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8528: 2.77% of its exports; import side 5.32%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8528: #7 of 40 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 3.57% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5111 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +60.91% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8528: 2.77% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85286900

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. 8528 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8528 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 13.60 | 0.0006% | — | 4.58% | 402.23 | 0.0112% | — | 2.80% | −388.63 | #4622 |
| FY 2019-20 | 12.10 | 0.0005% | −11.03% | 1.56% | 282.05 | 0.0084% | −29.88% | 2.12% | −269.95 | #4761 |
| FY 2020-21 | 19.47 | 0.0009% | +60.91% | 2.55% | 165.36 | 0.0057% | −41.37% | 2.32% | −145.89 | #4219 |
| FY 2021-22 | 7.09 | 0.0002% | −63.59% | 1.23% | 250.66 | 0.0055% | +51.58% | 3.23% | −243.57 | #5919 |
| FY 2022-23 | 10.96 | 0.0003% | +54.58% | 2.09% | 453.17 | 0.0079% | +80.79% | 5.37% | −442.21 | #5514 |
| FY 2023-24 | 12.98 | 0.0004% | +18.43% | 2.83% | 445.12 | 0.0079% | −1.78% | 5.38% | −432.14 | #5374 |
| FY 2024-25 | 16.79 | 0.0005% | +29.35% | 2.77% | 449.30 | 0.0074% | +0.94% | 5.32% | −432.51 | #5111 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 3.57%/yr, imports 1.86%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85286900 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 3.57% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85286900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.57% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹13.60 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹16.79 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85286900 ranked #5111 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85286900 ranks #5111 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8528, it ranks #7 of 40. By trade surplus, it ranks #11805 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85286900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85286900 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 60.91% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹432.51 Crore in HSN Code 85286900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹449.30 Cr exceeded exports of ₹16.79 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹432.51 Crore — ranking #11805 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 1.86% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Projectors

India's imports under HSN Code 85286900 have grown at 1.86% CAGR, reaching ₹449.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85286900 contributes 2.77% of Sub-Chapter 8528 exports — ranked #7

Among the 40 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8528, HSN Code 85286900 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 2.77% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.32% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8528

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85285200: Monitors for Automatic Data Processing Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85285200/) | ₹170 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85287390: Monochrome LCD TV (Screen < 25cm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85287390/) | ₹160 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85285900: Other monitors: Other: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85285900/) | ₹154 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85286200: ADP Projector](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85286200/) | ₹32 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85287219: Color Television Reception Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85287219/) | ₹31 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85284200: CRT Monitors (for ADP, >32 inches)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85284200/) | ₹22 Cr |
| #7 | HSN Code 85286900: Projectors (this hsn code) | ₹17 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85287215: Television Set, Screen Size 74-87 Cm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85287215/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 85287217: Other Colour TVs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85287217/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 85287100: Non-Self-Propelled Railway/Tramway Coaches](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85287100/) | ₹4 Cr |