HSN Code 85367000: Connectors for optical fibres/cables

HSN Code 85367000 represents Connectors for optical fibres/cables under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Connectors for optical fibres/cables correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85367000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Connectors for optical fibres/cables.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85367000

HSN Code 85367000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables

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 85367000 not include?

Connectors for optical fibres/cables 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 85367000 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

₹170 Cr

+173.22% vs FY 2023-24

0.0046% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹404 Cr

+13.54% vs FY 2023-24

0.0067% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹234 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11422 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8536

FY 2024-25

1.49%

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

Import side: 1.66% of Sub-Chapter 8536’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8536

FY 2024-25

#15 of 27

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

Import-side rank: #9 of 27

At a glance

30.06%

Export CAGR

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

#2018

National Export Rank

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

+230.78%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

1.49%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8536

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85367000

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 #3369

Balance

−195.96

Exports

35.17 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

— YoY

0.69% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

231.13 ₹ Cr

0.0064% share

— YoY

2.07% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4887

Balance

−200.02

Exports

10.98 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−68.78% YoY

0.22% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

211.00 ₹ Cr

0.0063% share

−8.71% YoY

1.89% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3398

Balance

−199.45

Exports

36.32 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+230.78% YoY

0.66% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

235.77 ₹ Cr

0.0081% share

+11.74% YoY

2.10% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2282

Balance

−171.28

Exports

109.97 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

+202.78% YoY

1.46% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

281.25 ₹ Cr

0.0062% share

+19.29% YoY

1.90% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3661

Balance

−326.30

Exports

43.73 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−60.23% YoY

0.51% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

370.03 ₹ Cr

0.0064% share

+31.57% YoY

1.92% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3229

Balance

−293.78

Exports

62.29 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+42.44% YoY

0.67% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

356.07 ₹ Cr

0.0063% share

−3.77% YoY

1.66% of Sub-Ch. 8536

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2018

Balance

−234.10

Exports

170.19 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

+173.22% YoY

1.49% of Sub-Ch. 8536

Imports

404.29 ₹ Cr

0.0067% share

+13.54% YoY

1.66% of Sub-Ch. 8536

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

30.06% /yr

Imports

9.77% /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 85367000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 30.06% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85367000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 30.06% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹35.17 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹170.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85367000 Ranked #2018 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85367000 ranks #2018 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8536, it ranks #15 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #11422 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85367000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85367000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 230.78% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹234.10 Crore in HSN Code 85367000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹404.29 Cr exceeded exports of ₹170.19 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹234.10 Crore — ranking #11422 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 9.77% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Connectors for optical fibres/cables

India's imports under HSN Code 85367000 have grown at 9.77% CAGR, reaching ₹404.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85367000 Contributes 1.49% of Sub-Chapter 8536 Exports — Ranked #15

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8536, HSN Code 85367000 ranks #15 by export value — accounting for 1.49% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.66% share (rank #9).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85367000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85367000 ?

It includes Industrial Boards, Panels, Cabinets

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Connectors for optical fibres/cables?

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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Connectors for optical fibres/cables is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Connectors for optical fibres/cables; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Connectors for optical fibres/cables?

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 Connectors for optical fibres/cables?

Under HSN 85367000, Connectors for optical fibres/cables attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Connectors for optical fibres/cables?

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.

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