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HSN Code 85365010: Control and Switch Gears

HSN Code 85365010 represents Control and Switch Gears under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Control and Switch Gears correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85365010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Control and Switch Gears.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85365010

HSN Code 85365010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other switches : Control and switch gears

Chapter

85 - Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

Sub Chapter

8536 - Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: connectors for optical fibres, optical fiber bundles or cables.

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

5% when supplied as renewable-energy devices or parts for their manufacture, or as parts of vessels of 8901, 8902, 8904-8907; 18% otherwise. Source: Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), Schedule I, S. No. 437 and 472.

What does HSN Code 85365010 not include?

Control and Switch Gears does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 85361020

Fuses : For switches having rating above 15 amps, high rupturing capacity or rewireable

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85365010 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹294 Cr

+14.80% vs FY 2024-25

0.0075% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹84 Cr

−8.30% vs FY 2024-25

0.0012% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹210 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1170 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8536

FY 2025-26

2.19%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8536’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.27% of Sub-Chapter 8536’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8536

FY 2025-26

#13 of 27

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8536

Import-side rank: #19 of 27

At a glance

18.06%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#1564

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+78.42%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

2.19%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8536

Share of Sub-Chapter 8536 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85365010

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2114

Balance

+63.97

Exports

92.00 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

— YoY

1.81% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

28.03 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

— YoY

0.25% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2327

Balance

+29.18

Exports

76.69 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

−16.64% YoY

1.51% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

47.51 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+69.50% YoY

0.43% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2192

Balance

+55.76

Exports

89.60 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+16.83% YoY

1.62% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

33.84 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−28.77% YoY

0.30% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1866

Balance

+112.98

Exports

159.86 ₹ Cr

0.0051% share

+78.42% YoY

2.12% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

46.88 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+38.53% YoY

0.32% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1768

Balance

+115.21

Exports

194.57 ₹ Cr

0.0054% share

+21.71% YoY

2.26% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

79.36 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+69.28% YoY

0.41% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1851

Balance

+98.71

Exports

185.11 ₹ Cr

0.0051% share

−4.86% YoY

2.00% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

86.40 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+8.87% YoY

0.40% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1602

Balance

+164.63

Exports

256.22 ₹ Cr

0.0070% share

+38.42% YoY

2.25% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

91.59 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+6.01% YoY

0.38% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #1564

Balance

+210.14

Exports

294.13 ₹ Cr

0.0075% share

+14.80% YoY

2.19% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

83.99 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−8.30% YoY

0.27% of Sub-Ch. 8536

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

18.06% /yr

Imports

16.97% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 8536 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹13,414.79 Cr

Import

₹31,670.79 Cr

Trade Balance

−18,256.00

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 85365010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 18.06% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85365010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.06% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹92.00 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹294.13 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 85365010 Ranked #1564 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 85365010 ranks #1564 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8536, it ranks #13 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #1170 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85365010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85365010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 78.42% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹210.14 Crore in HSN Code 85365010 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹294.13 Cr exceeded imports of ₹83.99 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹210.14 Crore — ranking #1170 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 16.97% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Control and Switch Gears

India's imports under HSN Code 85365010 have grown at 16.97% CAGR, reaching ₹83.99 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 85365010 Contributes 2.19% of Sub-Chapter 8536 Exports — Ranked #13

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8536, HSN Code 85365010 ranks #13 by export value — accounting for 2.19% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.27% share (rank #19).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85365010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85365010 ?

It includes Connectors for optical fibres/cables

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Switches/ Control/Switch Gears?

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 Switches/ Control/Switch Gears is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Switches/ Control/Switch Gears?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Other Switches/ Control/Switch Gears?

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 Switches/ Control/Switch Gears?

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.

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