--- title: "HSN Code for Fixed Carbon Resistors | HSN 85331000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85331000 related to Fixed Carbon Resistors with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85331000/" --- # HSN Code 85331000: Fixed Carbon Resistors - [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 8533: Electrical Resistors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8533/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85331000 ? It includes Nichrome Insulated Wire Resistors ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Fixed Carbon Resistors? 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 Fixed Carbon Resistors? Under HSN 85331000, Fixed Carbon Resistors attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Fixed Carbon Resistors? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Fixed Carbon Resistors? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Fixed Carbon Resistors is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Fixed Carbon Resistors; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Fixed Carbon Resistors? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85331000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹94 Cr (+19.65% YoY) — 0.0026% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹511 Cr (+19.06% YoY) — 0.0084% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹417 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11787 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8533: 22.44% of its exports; import side 13.88% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8533: #1 of 20 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 5.62% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2728 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +40.51% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8533: 22.44% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85331000 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. 8533 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8533 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 67.95 | 0.0030% | — | 27.77% | 266.85 | 0.0074% | — | 12.82% | −198.90 | #2462 | | FY 2019-20 | 49.45 | 0.0022% | −27.23% | 23.75% | 208.92 | 0.0062% | −21.71% | 11.43% | −159.47 | #2884 | | FY 2020-21 | 68.85 | 0.0032% | +39.23% | 24.89% | 264.03 | 0.0091% | +26.38% | 13.08% | −195.18 | #2498 | | FY 2021-22 | 96.74 | 0.0031% | +40.51% | 25.62% | 365.06 | 0.0080% | +38.26% | 14.74% | −268.32 | #2457 | | FY 2022-23 | 81.05 | 0.0022% | −16.22% | 19.64% | 351.72 | 0.0061% | −3.65% | 12.65% | −270.67 | #2831 | | FY 2023-24 | 78.82 | 0.0022% | −2.75% | 19.79% | 429.49 | 0.0076% | +22.11% | 13.34% | −350.67 | #2887 | | FY 2024-25 | 94.31 | 0.0026% | +19.65% | 22.44% | 511.33 | 0.0084% | +19.06% | 13.88% | −417.02 | #2728 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 5.62%/yr, imports 11.45%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85331000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 5.62% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 85331000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.62% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹67.95 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹94.31 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85331000 ranked #2728 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85331000 ranks #2728 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8533, it ranks #1 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #11787 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85331000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85331000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 40.51% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹417.02 Crore in HSN Code 85331000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹511.33 Cr exceeded exports of ₹94.31 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹417.02 Crore — ranking #11787 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 11.45% CAGR signals rising demand for Fixed Carbon Resistors India's imports under HSN Code 85331000 have grown at 11.45% CAGR, reaching ₹511.33 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85331000 contributes 22.44% of Sub-Chapter 8533 exports — ranked #1 Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8533, HSN Code 85331000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 22.44% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 13.88% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8533 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 85331000: Fixed Carbon Resistors (this hsn code) | ₹94 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 85334030: Other Variable Resistors: Rheostats, Potentiometers & Thermistors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85334030/) | ₹75 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 85332919: Parts of Electrical Connectors (Plastic Shell)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85332919/) | ₹66 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 85334090: Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85334090/) | ₹54 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 85332119: Other Bare Wire Fixed Resistors (≤20W)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85332119/) | ₹33 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 85339000: Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85339000/) | ₹23 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 85332111: Electrical Connectors with Metal Shell](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85332111/) | ₹22 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 85334010: Potentiometers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85334010/) | ₹15 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 85332129: Electrical Connectors (Other Types)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85332129/) | ₹14 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 85332929: Parts of Electrical Connectors (Other Types)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85332929/) | ₹9 Cr |