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# HSN Code 85359020: Other : Control gear and starters for DC motors

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Control gear and starters for DC motors | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85359020 ?

It includes Other high rupturing capacity fuses

### Any common misclassification issue with Other : Control gear and starters for DC motors?

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 Other : Control gear and starters for DC motors?

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 : Control gear and starters for DC motors?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other : Control gear and starters for DC motors is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other : Control gear and starters for DC motors; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Other : Control gear and starters for DC motors?

Under HSN 85359020, Other : Control gear and starters for DC motors attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other : Control gear and starters for DC motors?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85359020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+8,200.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4 Cr (−11.71% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹3 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8396 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8535: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.18%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8535: #26 of 34 by export value; import-side #20

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 73.91% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8400 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +8,200.00% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8535: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85359020

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% | — | 0.00% | 6.70 | 0.0002% | — | 0.61% | −6.67 | #9664 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +66.67% | 0.00% | 8.14 | 0.0002% | +21.49% | 0.94% | −8.09 | #9466 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 4.27 | 0.0001% | −47.54% | 0.49% | −4.27 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 12.44 | 0.0003% | +191.33% | 1.49% | −12.43 | #10198 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +900.00% | 0.01% | 9.03 | 0.0002% | −27.41% | 0.94% | −8.93 | #9640 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −90.00% | 0.00% | 4.61 | 0.0001% | −48.95% | 0.33% | −4.60 | #10473 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +8,200.00% | 0.03% | 4.07 | 0.0001% | −11.71% | 0.18% | −3.24 | #8400 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 73.91%/yr, imports -7.97%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85359020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 73.91% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85359020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 73.91% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85359020 ranked #8400 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85359020 ranks #8400 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8535, it ranks #26 of 34. By trade surplus, it ranks #8396 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85359020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85359020 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 8,200.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹3.24 Crore in HSN Code 85359020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4.07 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.83 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3.24 Crore — ranking #8396 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -7.97% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other : Control gear and starters for DC motors

India's imports under HSN Code 85359020 have grown at -7.97% CAGR, reaching ₹4.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85359020 contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 8535 exports — ranked #26

Among the 34 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8535, HSN Code 85359020 ranks #26 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.18% share (rank #20).

## 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 |
| #26 | HSN Code 85359020: Other : Control gear and starters for DC motors (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |