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# HSN Code 85333920: Other Rheostats

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wirewound variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers : Other : Rheostats | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85333920 ?

It includes Printed circuits

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Rheostats?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Rheostats?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Other Rheostats is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Rheostats?

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 Other Rheostats?

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 85333920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+66.67% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+33.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5322 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8533: 0.04% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8533: #18 of 20 by export value; import-side #20

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -2.99% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9570 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +266.67% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8533: 0.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85333920

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | −0.04 | #8880 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.22% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +336.36% | 0.05% | −0.91 | #9466 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.00% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.83% | 0.00% | −0.01 | #9719 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +266.67% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +900.00% | 0.02% | −0.29 | #9497 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −36.36% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.00% | 0.00% | +0.05 | #9782 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +28.57% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.00% | +0.03 | #9818 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +66.67% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +33.33% | 0.00% | +0.07 | #9570 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -2.99%/yr, imports -15.52%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85333920 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -2.99% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85333920 have declined at a compound annual rate of -2.99% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85333920 ranked #9570 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85333920 ranks #9570 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8533, it ranks #18 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #5322 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85333920 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85333920 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 266.67% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.07 Crore in HSN Code 85333920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.15 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.08 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.07 Crore — ranking #5322 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -15.52% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Rheostats

India's imports under HSN Code 85333920 have grown at -15.52% CAGR, reaching ₹0.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85333920 contributes 0.04% of Sub-Chapter 8533 exports — ranked #18

Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8533, HSN Code 85333920 ranks #18 by export value — accounting for 0.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #20).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85331000/) | ₹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 |
| #18 | HSN Code 85333920: Other Rheostats (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |