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# HSN Code 85309000: Electric Ignition & Starter 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Parts | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85309000 ?

It includes Power Capacitor (>=0.5 kvar)

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Electric Ignition & Starter 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 Electric Ignition & Starter Equipment?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Electric Ignition & Starter 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.

### How much GST applies to Electric Ignition & Starter Equipment?

Under HSN 85309000, Electric Ignition & Starter Equipment attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Electric Ignition & Starter 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 Electric Ignition & Starter Equipment is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85309000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹77 Cr (−30.65% YoY) — 0.0021% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹364 Cr (+16.27% YoY) — 0.0060% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹287 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11564 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8530: 35.94% of its exports; import side 44.46%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8530: #2 of 4 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -7.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3024 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +21.74% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8530: 35.94% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85309000

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 | 121.06 | 0.0053% | — | 82.49% | 147.57 | 0.0041% | — | 41.22% | −26.51 | #1796 |
| FY 2019-20 | 84.57 | 0.0038% | −30.14% | 73.47% | 241.08 | 0.0072% | +63.37% | 44.14% | −156.51 | #2213 |
| FY 2020-21 | 74.61 | 0.0035% | −11.78% | 61.29% | 255.33 | 0.0088% | +5.91% | 48.20% | −180.72 | #2403 |
| FY 2021-22 | 77.41 | 0.0025% | +3.75% | 48.77% | 234.54 | 0.0051% | −8.14% | 45.88% | −157.13 | #2747 |
| FY 2022-23 | 90.95 | 0.0025% | +17.49% | 51.08% | 255.22 | 0.0044% | +8.82% | 46.88% | −164.27 | #2666 |
| FY 2023-24 | 110.72 | 0.0031% | +21.74% | 51.60% | 313.17 | 0.0056% | +22.71% | 40.33% | −202.45 | #2449 |
| FY 2024-25 | 76.78 | 0.0021% | −30.65% | 35.94% | 364.11 | 0.0060% | +16.27% | 44.46% | −287.33 | #3024 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -7.31%/yr, imports 16.24%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85309000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -7.31% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85309000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -7.31% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹121.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹76.78 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85309000 ranked #3024 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85309000 ranks #3024 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8530, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #11564 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85309000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85309000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 21.74% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹287.33 Crore in HSN Code 85309000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹364.11 Cr exceeded exports of ₹76.78 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹287.33 Crore — ranking #11564 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 16.24% CAGR signals rising demand for Electric Ignition & Starter Equipment

India's imports under HSN Code 85309000 have grown at 16.24% CAGR, reaching ₹364.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85309000 contributes 35.94% of Sub-Chapter 8530 exports — ranked #2

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8530, HSN Code 85309000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 35.94% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 44.46% share (rank #1).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85301010/) | ₹78 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 85309000: Electric Ignition & Starter Equipment (this hsn code) | ₹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 |