HSN Code 85311010: Burglar alarm

HSN Code 85311010 represents Burglar alarm under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Burglar alarm correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85311010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Burglar alarm.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85311010

HSN Code 85311010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus : Burglar alarm

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

8531 - Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 85311010 not include?

Burglar alarm does not include products with the following descriptions.

Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD) or light emitting diodes (LED)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85311010 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

₹13 Cr

−13.37% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹18 Cr

−34.63% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹5 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8648 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8531

FY 2024-25

1.69%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8531’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.78% of Sub-Chapter 8531’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8531

FY 2024-25

#6 of 6

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8531

Import-side rank: #6 of 6

At a glance

2.46%

Export CAGR

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

#5481

National Export Rank

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

+29.41%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

1.69%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8531

Share of Sub-Chapter 8531 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85311010

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 #4886

Balance

−3.72

Exports

11.04 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

YoY

2.82% of Sub-Ch. 8531

Imports

14.76 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

YoY

0.97% of Sub-Ch. 8531

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4952

Balance

−4.08

Exports

10.47 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−5.16% YoY

2.33% of Sub-Ch. 8531

Imports

14.55 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−1.42% YoY

0.99% of Sub-Ch. 8531

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5006

Balance

−5.09

Exports

10.52 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+0.48% YoY

2.83% of Sub-Ch. 8531

Imports

15.61 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+7.29% YoY

1.33% of Sub-Ch. 8531

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5123

Balance

−2.85

Exports

13.25 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+25.95% YoY

3.22% of Sub-Ch. 8531

Imports

16.10 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+3.14% YoY

1.04% of Sub-Ch. 8531

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5444

Balance

−2.88

Exports

11.39 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−14.04% YoY

2.03% of Sub-Ch. 8531

Imports

14.27 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−11.37% YoY

0.64% of Sub-Ch. 8531

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5187

Balance

−12.92

Exports

14.74 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+29.41% YoY

2.08% of Sub-Ch. 8531

Imports

27.66 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+93.83% YoY

1.18% of Sub-Ch. 8531

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5481

Balance

−5.31

Exports

12.77 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−13.37% YoY

1.69% of Sub-Ch. 8531

Imports

18.08 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−34.63% YoY

0.78% of Sub-Ch. 8531

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

2.46% /yr

Imports

3.44% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8531 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹757.31 Cr

Import

₹2,323.39 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,566.08

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 85311010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 2.46% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85311010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.46% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹11.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹12.77 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85311010 Ranked #5481 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85311010 ranks #5481 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8531, it ranks #6 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #8648 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85311010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85311010 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 29.41% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹5.31 Crore in HSN Code 85311010 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹18.08 Cr exceeded exports of ₹12.77 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹5.31 Crore — ranking #8648 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 3.44% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Burglar alarm

India's imports under HSN Code 85311010 have grown at 3.44% CAGR, reaching ₹18.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85311010 Contributes 1.69% of Sub-Chapter 8531 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8531, HSN Code 85311010 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 1.69% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.78% share (rank #6).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85311010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85311010 ?

It includes Other fixed capacitors : Tantalum

Any common misclassification issue with Burglar alarm?

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 Burglar alarm?

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 Burglar alarm is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Burglar alarm?

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 Burglar alarm?

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.