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# HSN Code 85334010: Potentiometers

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85334010 ?

It includes High Rupturing Capacity/Rewireable Fuses (>15 Amps)

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Potentiometers is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Potentiometers?

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 Potentiometers?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Potentiometers?

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 much GST applies to Potentiometers?

Under HSN 85334010, Potentiometers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85334010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹15 Cr (−6.72% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹121 Cr (+17.04% YoY) — 0.0020% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹107 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10845 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8533: 3.47% of its exports; import side 3.29%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8533: #8 of 20 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 19.00% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5299 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +39.31% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8533: 3.47% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85334010

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 | 5.13 | 0.0002% | — | 2.10% | 53.68 | 0.0015% | — | 2.58% | −48.55 | #5824 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.63 | 0.0003% | +9.75% | 2.70% | 57.19 | 0.0017% | +6.54% | 3.13% | −51.56 | #5709 |
| FY 2020-21 | 6.92 | 0.0003% | +22.91% | 2.50% | 68.39 | 0.0023% | +19.58% | 3.39% | −61.47 | #5537 |
| FY 2021-22 | 9.64 | 0.0003% | +39.31% | 2.55% | 95.23 | 0.0021% | +39.25% | 3.85% | −85.59 | #5528 |
| FY 2022-23 | 13.21 | 0.0004% | +37.03% | 3.20% | 102.74 | 0.0018% | +7.89% | 3.70% | −89.53 | #5269 |
| FY 2023-24 | 15.62 | 0.0004% | +18.24% | 3.92% | 103.53 | 0.0018% | +0.77% | 3.22% | −87.91 | #5111 |
| FY 2024-25 | 14.57 | 0.0004% | −6.72% | 3.47% | 121.17 | 0.0020% | +17.04% | 3.29% | −106.60 | #5299 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 19.00%/yr, imports 14.53%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85334010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 19.00% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85334010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.00% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹5.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85334010 ranked #5299 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85334010 ranks #5299 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8533, it ranks #8 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #10845 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85334010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85334010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 39.31% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹106.60 Crore in HSN Code 85334010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹121.17 Cr exceeded exports of ₹14.57 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹106.60 Crore — ranking #10845 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 14.53% CAGR signals rising demand for Potentiometers

India's imports under HSN Code 85334010 have grown at 14.53% CAGR, reaching ₹121.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85334010 contributes 3.47% of Sub-Chapter 8533 exports — ranked #8

Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8533, HSN Code 85334010 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 3.47% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.29% share (rank #7).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |