HSN Code 85366910: Plugs and sockets

HSN Code 85366910 represents Plugs and sockets under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Plugs and sockets correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85366910, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Plugs and sockets.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85366910

HSN Code 85366910 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets: Other : Of plastic

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%

What does HSN Code 85366910 not include?

Plugs and sockets does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 85361020

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85366910 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹88 Cr

+22.83% vs FY 2023-24

0.0024% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹209 Cr

−30.68% vs FY 2023-24

0.0034% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹121 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10948 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8536

FY 2024-25

0.77%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8536’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.86% of Sub-Chapter 8536’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8536

FY 2024-25

#17 of 27

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

Import-side rank: #15 of 27

At a glance

8.86%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#2844

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+59.59%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.77%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8536

Share of Sub-Chapter 8536 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85366910

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2764

Balance

+15.92

Exports

53.03 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

— YoY

1.04% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

37.11 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

— YoY

0.33% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2980

Balance

−161.16

Exports

46.68 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

−11.97% YoY

0.92% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

207.84 ₹ Cr

0.0062% share

+460.06% YoY

1.86% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3208

Balance

−87.90

Exports

41.35 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−11.42% YoY

0.75% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

129.25 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

−37.81% YoY

1.15% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2969

Balance

−156.02

Exports

65.99 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+59.59% YoY

0.88% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

222.01 ₹ Cr

0.0049% share

+71.77% YoY

1.50% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3180

Balance

−299.25

Exports

62.38 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

−5.47% YoY

0.72% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

361.63 ₹ Cr

0.0063% share

+62.89% YoY

1.88% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3042

Balance

−229.66

Exports

71.85 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+15.18% YoY

0.78% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

301.51 ₹ Cr

0.0054% share

−16.62% YoY

1.41% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2844

Balance

−120.76

Exports

88.25 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

+22.83% YoY

0.77% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

209.01 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

−30.68% YoY

0.86% of Sub-Ch. 8536

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

8.86% /yr

Imports

33.39% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8536 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹11,405.70 Cr

Import

₹24,311.23 Cr

Trade Balance

−12,905.53

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 85366910 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 8.86% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85366910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.86% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹53.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹88.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85366910 Ranked #2844 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85366910 ranks #2844 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8536, it ranks #17 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #10948 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85366910 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85366910 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 59.59% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹120.76 Crore in HSN Code 85366910 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹209.01 Cr exceeded exports of ₹88.25 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹120.76 Crore — ranking #10948 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 33.39% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Plugs and sockets

India's imports under HSN Code 85366910 have grown at 33.39% CAGR, reaching ₹209.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85366910 Contributes 0.77% of Sub-Chapter 8536 Exports — Ranked #17

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8536, HSN Code 85366910 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 0.77% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.86% share (rank #15).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85366910 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85366910 ?

It includes Voltage not exceeding 1,000 V

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Plugs and sockets?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Plugs and sockets?

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.

How much GST applies to Plugs and sockets?

Under HSN 85366910, Plugs and sockets attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Plugs and sockets?

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 Plugs and sockets?

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.