HSN Code 85301010: Railway equipment

HSN Code 85301010 represents Railway equipment under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Railway equipment correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85301010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Railway equipment.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85301010

HSN Code 85301010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Equipment for railways or tramways: For railways

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

8530 - Electrical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields (other than those of heading 8608)

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 85301010 not include?

Railway equipment does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85301010 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

₹78 Cr

−6.59% vs FY 2023-24

0.0021% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹181 Cr

+30.01% vs FY 2023-24

0.0030% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹103 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10821 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8530

FY 2024-25

36.40%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8530’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 22.11% of Sub-Chapter 8530’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8530

FY 2024-25

#1 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8530

Import-side rank: #3 of 4

At a glance

39.66%

Export CAGR

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

#3006

National Export Rank

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

+110.03%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

36.40%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8530

Share of Sub-Chapter 8530 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4942

Balance

−106.89

Exports

10.48 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

7.14% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

117.37 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

— YoY

32.78% of Sub-Ch. 8530

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4427

Balance

−147.12

Exports

15.95 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+52.19% YoY

13.86% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

163.07 ₹ Cr

0.0049% share

+38.94% YoY

29.86% of Sub-Ch. 8530

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3505

Balance

−133.52

Exports

33.50 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+110.03% YoY

27.52% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

167.02 ₹ Cr

0.0057% share

+2.42% YoY

31.53% of Sub-Ch. 8530

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3132

Balance

−96.41

Exports

59.27 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+76.93% YoY

37.34% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

155.68 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

−6.79% YoY

30.46% of Sub-Ch. 8530

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3177

Balance

−42.60

Exports

62.48 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+5.42% YoY

35.09% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

105.08 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−32.50% YoY

19.30% of Sub-Ch. 8530

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2823

Balance

−55.97

Exports

83.27 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+33.27% YoY

38.81% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

139.24 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

+32.51% YoY

17.93% of Sub-Ch. 8530

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3006

Balance

−103.25

Exports

77.78 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

−6.59% YoY

36.40% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

181.03 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

+30.01% YoY

22.11% of Sub-Ch. 8530

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

39.66% /yr

Imports

7.49% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8530 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹213.66 Cr

Import

₹818.90 Cr

Trade Balance

−605.24

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85301010 and GST compliance.

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.

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.