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HSN Code 85308000: Other Electrical Signalling and Traffic Control Equipment

HSN Code 85308000 represents Other Electrical Signalling and Traffic Control Equipment under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Electrical Signalling and Traffic Control Equipment correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85308000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Electrical Signalling and Traffic Control Equipment.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85308000

HSN Code 85308000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other equipment

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 85308000 not include?

Other Electrical Signalling and Traffic Control Equipment does not include products with the following descriptions.

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85308000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹78 Cr

+33.15% vs FY 2024-25

0.0020% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹263 Cr

−3.76% vs FY 2024-25

0.0038% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹185 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11334 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8530

FY 2025-26

27.15%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8530’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 30.35% of Sub-Chapter 8530’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8530

FY 2025-26

#3 of 4

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 4

At a glance

26.31%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#3156

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+193.03%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

27.15%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8530

Share of Sub-Chapter 8530 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85308000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4457

Balance

−74.93

Exports

15.16 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

— YoY

10.33% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

90.09 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

— YoY

25.16% of Sub-Ch. 8530

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4531

Balance

−119.12

Exports

14.59 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−3.76% YoY

12.67% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

133.71 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

+48.42% YoY

24.48% of Sub-Ch. 8530

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4715

Balance

−93.56

Exports

13.45 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−7.81% YoY

11.05% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

107.01 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

−19.97% YoY

20.20% of Sub-Ch. 8530

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4473

Balance

−98.76

Exports

22.02 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+63.72% YoY

13.87% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

120.78 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+12.87% YoY

23.63% of Sub-Ch. 8530

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4435

Balance

−159.43

Exports

24.54 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+11.44% YoY

13.78% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

183.97 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

+52.32% YoY

33.79% of Sub-Ch. 8530

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4784

Balance

−301.42

Exports

19.93 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−18.79% YoY

9.29% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

321.35 ₹ Cr

0.0057% share

+74.68% YoY

41.38% of Sub-Ch. 8530

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3415

Balance

−214.44

Exports

58.40 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+193.03% YoY

27.33% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

272.84 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

−15.10% YoY

33.32% of Sub-Ch. 8530

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #3156

Balance

−184.83

Exports

77.76 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+33.15% YoY

27.15% of Sub-Ch. 8530

Imports

262.59 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

−3.76% YoY

30.35% of Sub-Ch. 8530

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

26.31% /yr

Imports

16.51% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8530 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹286.38 Cr

Import

₹865.24 Cr

Trade Balance

−578.86

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 85308000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 26.31% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85308000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 26.31% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹15.16 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹77.76 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 85308000 Ranked #3156 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 85308000 ranks #3156 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8530, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #11334 of 12872.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85308000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85308000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 193.03% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹184.83 Crore in HSN Code 85308000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹262.59 Cr exceeded exports of ₹77.76 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹184.83 Crore — ranking #11334 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 16.51% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Electrical Signalling and Traffic Control Equipment

India's imports under HSN Code 85308000 have grown at 16.51% CAGR, reaching ₹262.59 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 85308000 Contributes 27.15% of Sub-Chapter 8530 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8530, HSN Code 85308000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 27.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 30.35% share (rank #2).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85308000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85308000 ?

It includes Other Electrical Control Panels

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Electrical Signalling and Traffic Control 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.

Any common misclassification issue with Other Electrical Signalling and Traffic Control Equipment?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Electrical Signalling and Traffic Control Equipment?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Electrical Signalling and Traffic Control 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 Signalling and Traffic Control Equipment; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Other Electrical Signalling and Traffic Control Equipment?

Under HSN 85308000, Other Electrical Signalling and Traffic Control Equipment attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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