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# HSN Code 85369010: Other apparatus : Motor starters for AC 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 8536: Circuit switching apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8536/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other apparatus : Motor starters for AC motors | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85369010 ?

It includes Electrical Equipment (Other)

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other apparatus : Motor starters for AC motors is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other apparatus : Motor starters for AC 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 apparatus : Motor starters for AC 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.

### How much GST applies to Other apparatus : Motor starters for AC motors?

Under HSN 85369010, Other apparatus : Motor starters for AC motors attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other apparatus : Motor starters for AC motors?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85369010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹226 Cr (+110.35% YoY) — 0.0062% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹332 Cr (+4.01% YoY) — 0.0055% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹106 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10842 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8536: 1.98% of its exports; import side 1.37%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8536: #14 of 27 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 22.48% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1710 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +110.35% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8536: 1.98% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85369010

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. 8536 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8536 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 67.05 | 0.0029% | — | 1.32% | 63.79 | 0.0018% | — | 0.57% | +3.26 | #2482 |
| FY 2019-20 | 73.28 | 0.0033% | +9.29% | 1.44% | 97.70 | 0.0029% | +53.16% | 0.88% | −24.42 | #2386 |
| FY 2020-21 | 93.75 | 0.0044% | +27.93% | 1.69% | 138.51 | 0.0048% | +41.77% | 1.23% | −44.76 | #2138 |
| FY 2021-22 | 161.73 | 0.0052% | +72.51% | 2.14% | 152.35 | 0.0033% | +9.99% | 1.03% | +9.38 | #1856 |
| FY 2022-23 | 198.67 | 0.0055% | +22.84% | 2.31% | 264.22 | 0.0046% | +73.43% | 1.37% | −65.55 | #1747 |
| FY 2023-24 | 107.62 | 0.0030% | −45.83% | 1.17% | 319.60 | 0.0057% | +20.96% | 1.49% | −211.98 | #2481 |
| FY 2024-25 | 226.38 | 0.0062% | +110.35% | 1.98% | 332.40 | 0.0055% | +4.01% | 1.37% | −106.02 | #1710 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 22.48%/yr, imports 31.67%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85369010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 22.48% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85369010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 22.48% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹67.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹226.38 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85369010 ranked #1710 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85369010 ranks #1710 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8536, it ranks #14 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #10842 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85369010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85369010 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 110.35% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹106.02 Crore in HSN Code 85369010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹332.40 Cr exceeded exports of ₹226.38 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹106.02 Crore — ranking #10842 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 31.67% CAGR signals rising demand for Other apparatus : Motor starters for AC motors

India's imports under HSN Code 85369010 have grown at 31.67% CAGR, reaching ₹332.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85369010 contributes 1.98% of Sub-Chapter 8536 exports — ranked #14

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8536, HSN Code 85369010 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 1.98% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.37% share (rank #12).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8536

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85369090: Other Apparatus \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85369090/) | ₹4,212 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85365090: Other Switches](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85365090/) | ₹1,267 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85362030: Miniature circuit breakers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85362030/) | ₹752 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85364900: Relays](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85364900/) | ₹742 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85362010: Automatic circuit breakers: Air circuit breakers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85362010/) | ₹588 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85365020: Switches\| Plastic](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85365020/) | ₹491 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 85362090: Other Automatic Circuit Breakers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85362090/) | ₹454 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85369030: Other Apparatus \| Junction Boxes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85369030/) | ₹446 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 85364100: Pocket Lighters, Gas Fuelled, Refillable](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85364100/) | ₹430 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 85362020: Moulded case circuit breakers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85362020/) | ₹393 Cr |
| #14 | HSN Code 85369010: Other apparatus : Motor starters for AC motors (this hsn code) | ₹226 Cr |