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# HSN Code 85354020: Lightning Arresters & Voltage Limiters: Voltage Limiters

- [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 8535: Electrical circuits protection](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8535/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors : Voltage limiters | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85354020 ?

It includes Fuses: Rewireable (<15 amps)

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Lightning Arresters & Voltage Limiters: Voltage Limiters?

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

### How much GST applies to Lightning Arresters & Voltage Limiters: Voltage Limiters?

Under HSN 85354020, Lightning Arresters & Voltage Limiters: Voltage Limiters attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Lightning Arresters & Voltage Limiters: Voltage Limiters is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Lightning Arresters & Voltage Limiters: Voltage Limiters; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Lightning Arresters & Voltage Limiters: Voltage Limiters?

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 Lightning Arresters & Voltage Limiters: Voltage Limiters?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85354020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−67.31% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹10 Cr (+53.29% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹10 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9084 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8535: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.45%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8535: #30 of 34 by export value; import-side #19

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -3.46% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9502 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +68.97% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8535: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85354020

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. 8535 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8535 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | 5.56 | 0.0002% | — | 0.50% | −5.35 | #8774 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +38.10% | 0.02% | 5.74 | 0.0002% | +3.24% | 0.67% | −5.45 | #8585 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +68.97% | 0.04% | 5.54 | 0.0002% | −3.48% | 0.64% | −5.05 | #8244 |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 9.53 | 0.0002% | +72.02% | 1.14% | −9.53 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | 7.79 | 0.0001% | −18.26% | 0.81% | −7.09 | #8404 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.71% | 0.03% | 6.68 | 0.0001% | −14.25% | 0.48% | −6.16 | #8769 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −67.31% | 0.01% | 10.24 | 0.0002% | +53.29% | 0.45% | −10.07 | #9502 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -3.46%/yr, imports 10.71%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85354020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -3.46% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85354020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -3.46% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.21 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85354020 ranked #9502 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85354020 ranks #9502 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8535, it ranks #30 of 34. By trade surplus, it ranks #9084 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85354020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85354020 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 68.97% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹10.07 Crore in HSN Code 85354020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹10.24 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.17 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹10.07 Crore — ranking #9084 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.71% CAGR signals rising demand for Lightning Arresters & Voltage Limiters: Voltage Limiters

India's imports under HSN Code 85354020 have grown at 10.71% CAGR, reaching ₹10.24 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85354020 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 8535 exports — ranked #30

Among the 34 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8535, HSN Code 85354020 ranks #30 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.45% share (rank #19).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8535

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85359090: Electrical apparatus for circuits exceeding 1000 volts \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85359090/) | ₹731 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85352919: SF6 circuit breakers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85352919/) | ₹383 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85359030: Other \| Other Control And Switchgears](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85359030/) | ₹345 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85353090: Isolating switches: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85353090/) | ₹169 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85352129: Other Vacuum Circuit Breakers (<72.5 kV)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85352129/) | ₹163 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85354030: Lightning Arresters & Surge Suppressors: Surge Suppressors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85354030/) | ₹69 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 85351090: Other fuses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85351090/) | ₹68 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85352911: 132 kV SF6 Circuit Breakers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85352911/) | ₹59 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 85352121: Vacuum Circuit Breaker (11kV)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85352121/) | ₹52 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 85354010: Lightning Arresters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85354010/) | ₹46 Cr |
| #30 | HSN Code 85354020: Lightning Arresters & Voltage Limiters: Voltage Limiters (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |