--- title: "HSN Code for Lightning Arresters & Surge Suppressors: Surge Suppressors | HSN 85354030 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85354030 related to Lightning Arresters & Surge Suppressors: Surge Suppressors with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85354030/" --- # HSN Code 85354030: Lightning Arresters & Surge Suppressors: Surge Suppressors - [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 : Surge suppressors | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85354030 ? It includes High Rupturing Capacity/Rewireable Fuses (>15 Amps Switches) ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Lightning Arresters & Surge Suppressors: Surge Suppressors is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Lightning Arresters & Surge Suppressors: Surge Suppressors; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Lightning Arresters & Surge Suppressors: Surge Suppressors? 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 & Surge Suppressors: Surge Suppressors? Under HSN 85354030, Lightning Arresters & Surge Suppressors: Surge Suppressors attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Lightning Arresters & Surge Suppressors: Surge Suppressors? 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 Lightning Arresters & Surge Suppressors: Surge Suppressors? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Lightning Arresters & Surge Suppressors: Surge Suppressors? 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 85354030 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹69 Cr (+16.09% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹78 Cr (+24.36% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹9 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8969 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8535: 2.89% of its exports; import side 3.42% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8535: #6 of 34 by export value; import-side #7 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 7.48% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #3171 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +24.43% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8535: 2.89% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85354030 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 | 44.94 | 0.0020% | — | 3.57% | 104.32 | 0.0029% | — | 9.44% | −59.38 | #3015 | | FY 2019-20 | 51.38 | 0.0023% | +14.33% | 3.73% | 35.64 | 0.0011% | −65.84% | 4.13% | +15.74 | #2838 | | FY 2020-21 | 63.93 | 0.0030% | +24.43% | 4.64% | 42.81 | 0.0015% | +20.12% | 4.95% | +21.12 | #2592 | | FY 2021-22 | 74.61 | 0.0024% | +16.71% | 4.89% | 37.48 | 0.0008% | −12.45% | 4.48% | +37.13 | #2797 | | FY 2022-23 | 85.78 | 0.0024% | +14.97% | 5.13% | 42.40 | 0.0007% | +13.13% | 4.42% | +43.38 | #2752 | | FY 2023-24 | 59.67 | 0.0016% | −30.44% | 2.97% | 62.68 | 0.0011% | +47.83% | 4.46% | −3.01 | #3288 | | FY 2024-25 | 69.27 | 0.0019% | +16.09% | 2.89% | 77.95 | 0.0013% | +24.36% | 3.42% | −8.68 | #3171 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 7.48%/yr, imports -4.74%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85354030 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 7.48% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 85354030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.48% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹44.94 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹69.27 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85354030 ranked #3171 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85354030 ranks #3171 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8535, it ranks #6 of 34. By trade surplus, it ranks #8969 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85354030 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85354030 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 24.43% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹8.68 Crore in HSN Code 85354030 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹77.95 Cr exceeded exports of ₹69.27 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹8.68 Crore — ranking #8969 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -4.74% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Lightning Arresters & Surge Suppressors: Surge Suppressors India's imports under HSN Code 85354030 have grown at -4.74% CAGR, reaching ₹77.95 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85354030 contributes 2.89% of Sub-Chapter 8535 exports — ranked #6 Among the 34 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8535, HSN Code 85354030 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 2.89% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.42% share (rank #7). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |