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# HSN Code 85301010: Railway equipment

- [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 8530: Electrical signaling/traffic control](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8530/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Equipment for railways or tramways: For railways | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85301010 ?

It includes Liquid Crystal/Light Emitting Diode Indicator Panels

### How much GST applies to Railway equipment?

Under HSN 85301010, Railway equipment attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Railway 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 Railway equipment is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Railway equipment?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Railway 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85301010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹78 Cr (−6.59% YoY) — 0.0021% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹181 Cr (+30.01% YoY) — 0.0030% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹103 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10821 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8530: 36.40% of its exports; import side 22.11%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8530: #1 of 4 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 39.66% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3006 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +110.03% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8530: 36.40% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85301010

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. 8530 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8530 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 10.48 | 0.0005% | — | 7.14% | 117.37 | 0.0033% | — | 32.78% | −106.89 | #4942 |
| FY 2019-20 | 15.95 | 0.0007% | +52.19% | 13.86% | 163.07 | 0.0049% | +38.94% | 29.86% | −147.12 | #4427 |
| FY 2020-21 | 33.50 | 0.0016% | +110.03% | 27.52% | 167.02 | 0.0057% | +2.42% | 31.53% | −133.52 | #3505 |
| FY 2021-22 | 59.27 | 0.0019% | +76.93% | 37.34% | 155.68 | 0.0034% | −6.79% | 30.46% | −96.41 | #3132 |
| FY 2022-23 | 62.48 | 0.0017% | +5.42% | 35.09% | 105.08 | 0.0018% | −32.50% | 19.30% | −42.60 | #3177 |
| FY 2023-24 | 83.27 | 0.0023% | +33.27% | 38.81% | 139.24 | 0.0025% | +32.51% | 17.93% | −55.97 | #2823 |
| FY 2024-25 | 77.78 | 0.0021% | −6.59% | 36.40% | 181.03 | 0.0030% | +30.01% | 22.11% | −103.25 | #3006 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 39.66%/yr, imports 7.49%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85301010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 39.66% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85301010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 39.66% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹10.48 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹77.78 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85301010 ranked #3006 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85301010 ranks #3006 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8530, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #10821 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85301010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85301010 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 110.03% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹103.25 Crore in HSN Code 85301010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹181.03 Cr exceeded exports of ₹77.78 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹103.25 Crore — ranking #10821 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.49% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Railway equipment

India's imports under HSN Code 85301010 have grown at 7.49% CAGR, reaching ₹181.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85301010 contributes 36.40% of Sub-Chapter 8530 exports — ranked #1

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8530, HSN Code 85301010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 36.40% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 22.11% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8530

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 85301010: Railway equipment (this hsn code) | ₹78 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85309000: Electric Ignition & Starter Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85309000/) | ₹77 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85308000: Other Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85308000/) | ₹58 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85301020: Equipment for railways or tramways: For tramways](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85301020/) | < ₹1 Crore |