--- title: "HSN Code for Industrial Boards, Panels, Cabinets | HSN 85381010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85381010 related to Industrial Boards, Panels, Cabinets with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85381010/" --- # HSN Code 85381010: Industrial Boards, Panels, Cabinets - [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 8538: Parts For Apparatus Of Headings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8538/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods of heading 8537, not equipped with their apparatus: For industrial use | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85381010 ? It includes Filament Lamps (≤200W, >100V) ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Industrial Boards, Panels, Cabinets? 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 Industrial Boards, Panels, Cabinets? 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 Industrial Boards, Panels, Cabinets? 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 Industrial Boards, Panels, Cabinets? Under HSN 85381010, Industrial Boards, Panels, Cabinets attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Industrial Boards, Panels, Cabinets? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85381010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹2,540 Cr (+37.97% YoY) — 0.0690% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,553 Cr (−9.16% YoY) — 0.0256% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹987 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #355 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8538: 22.49% of its exports; import side 14.03% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8538: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 16.66% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #210 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +37.97% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8538: 22.49% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85381010 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. 8538 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8538 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 1,007.64 | 0.0441% | — | 22.71% | 1,215.94 | 0.0339% | — | 20.26% | −208.30 | #330 | | FY 2019-20 | 1,174.52 | 0.0534% | +16.56% | 25.46% | 1,153.52 | 0.0345% | −5.13% | 20.46% | +21.00 | #272 | | FY 2020-21 | 1,331.27 | 0.0619% | +13.35% | 27.18% | 979.88 | 0.0336% | −15.05% | 17.49% | +351.39 | #256 | | FY 2021-22 | 1,533.55 | 0.0489% | +15.19% | 24.18% | 1,176.99 | 0.0258% | +20.12% | 16.44% | +356.56 | #317 | | FY 2022-23 | 1,775.37 | 0.0490% | +15.77% | 22.92% | 1,378.05 | 0.0240% | +17.08% | 15.46% | +397.32 | #290 | | FY 2023-24 | 1,840.75 | 0.0509% | +3.68% | 22.27% | 1,709.40 | 0.0304% | +24.04% | 17.08% | +131.35 | #274 | | FY 2024-25 | 2,539.63 | 0.0690% | +37.97% | 22.49% | 1,552.76 | 0.0256% | −9.16% | 14.03% | +986.87 | #210 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 16.66%/yr, imports 4.16%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85381010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 16.66% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 85381010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.66% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,007.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,539.63 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85381010 ranked #210 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85381010 ranks #210 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8538, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #355 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85381010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85381010 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 37.97% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹986.87 Crore in HSN Code 85381010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,539.63 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1,552.76 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹986.87 Crore — ranking #355 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 4.16% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Industrial Boards, Panels, Cabinets India's imports under HSN Code 85381010 have grown at 4.16% CAGR, reaching ₹1,552.76 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85381010 contributes 22.49% of Sub-Chapter 8538 exports — ranked #2 Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8538, HSN Code 85381010 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 22.49% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 14.03% share (rank #2). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8538 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 85389000: Parts for Electrical Machinery & Audio-Visual Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85389000/) | ₹7,360 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 85381010: Industrial Boards, Panels, Cabinets (this hsn code) | ₹2,540 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 85381090: Electrical Equipment (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85381090/) | ₹1,392 Cr |