HSN Code 85331000: Fixed Carbon Resistors

HSN Code 85331000 represents Fixed Carbon Resistors under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Fixed Carbon Resistors correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85331000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Fixed Carbon Resistors.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85331000

HSN Code 85331000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Fixed carbon resistors, composition or film types

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

8533 - Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), other than heating resistors

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 85331000 not include?

Fixed Carbon Resistors does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 85332111

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Of bare wire : Of nichrome

HSN Code 85332119

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Of bare wire : Other

HSN Code 85332121

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Of insulated wire : Of nichrome

HSN Code 85332129

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Of insulated wire : Other

HSN Code 85332911

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Other : Of bare wire: Of nichrome

HSN Code 85332919

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Other : Of bare wire: Other

HSN Code 85332921

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Other : Of insulated wire : Of nichrome

HSN Code 85332929

Other fixed resistors : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W : Other : Of insulated wire : Other

HSN Code 85333110

Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W: Potentiometers

HSN Code 85333120

Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W: Rheostats

HSN Code 85333190

Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : For a power handling capacity not exceeding 20 W: Other

HSN Code 85333910

Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Other : Potentiometers

HSN Code 85333920

Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Other : Rheostats

HSN Code 85333990

Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Other : Other

HSN Code 85334010

Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Potentiometers

HSN Code 85334020

Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Rheostats

HSN Code 85334030

Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Thermistors

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85331000 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

₹94 Cr

+19.65% vs FY 2023-24

0.0026% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹511 Cr

+19.06% vs FY 2023-24

0.0084% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹417 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11787 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8533

FY 2024-25

22.44%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8533’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 13.88% of Sub-Chapter 8533’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8533

FY 2024-25

#1 of 20

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8533

Import-side rank: #3 of 20

At a glance

5.62%

Export CAGR

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

#2728

National Export Rank

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

+40.51%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

22.44%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8533

Share of Sub-Chapter 8533 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2462

Balance

−198.90

Exports

67.95 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

— YoY

27.77% of Sub-Ch. 8533

Imports

266.85 ₹ Cr

0.0074% share

— YoY

12.82% of Sub-Ch. 8533

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2884

Balance

−159.47

Exports

49.45 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

−27.23% YoY

23.75% of Sub-Ch. 8533

Imports

208.92 ₹ Cr

0.0062% share

−21.71% YoY

11.43% of Sub-Ch. 8533

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2498

Balance

−195.18

Exports

68.85 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

+39.23% YoY

24.89% of Sub-Ch. 8533

Imports

264.03 ₹ Cr

0.0091% share

+26.38% YoY

13.08% of Sub-Ch. 8533

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2457

Balance

−268.32

Exports

96.74 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+40.51% YoY

25.62% of Sub-Ch. 8533

Imports

365.06 ₹ Cr

0.0080% share

+38.26% YoY

14.74% of Sub-Ch. 8533

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2831

Balance

−270.67

Exports

81.05 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

−16.22% YoY

19.64% of Sub-Ch. 8533

Imports

351.72 ₹ Cr

0.0061% share

−3.65% YoY

12.65% of Sub-Ch. 8533

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2887

Balance

−350.67

Exports

78.82 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

−2.75% YoY

19.79% of Sub-Ch. 8533

Imports

429.49 ₹ Cr

0.0076% share

+22.11% YoY

13.34% of Sub-Ch. 8533

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2728

Balance

−417.02

Exports

94.31 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+19.65% YoY

22.44% of Sub-Ch. 8533

Imports

511.33 ₹ Cr

0.0084% share

+19.06% YoY

13.88% of Sub-Ch. 8533

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

5.62% /yr

Imports

11.45% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8533 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹420.22 Cr

Import

₹3,683.73 Cr

Trade Balance

−3,263.51

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85331000 and GST compliance.

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.

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.