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# HSN Code 85393210: Mercury vapour lamps

- [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 8539: Electric lamps & units](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8539/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Discharge lamps, other than ultra-violet lamps: Mercury or sodium vapour lamps; metal halide lamps: Mercury vapour lamps | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85393210 ?

It includes LED Light Sources and Modules

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Mercury vapour lamps?

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 Mercury vapour lamps is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Mercury vapour lamps; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Mercury vapour lamps?

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 Mercury vapour lamps?

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 Mercury vapour lamps?

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 85393210 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹8 Cr (−15.77% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (−39.80% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹6 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3601 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8539: 1.03% of its exports; import side 0.07%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8539: #13 of 25 by export value; import-side #20

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 113.28% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6126 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +585.19% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8539: 1.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85393210

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. 8539 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8539 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | 1.70 | 0.0000% | — | 0.12% | −1.62 | #9301 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +125.00% | 0.05% | 1.89 | 0.0001% | +11.18% | 0.16% | −1.71 | #8891 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +350.00% | 0.25% | 1.19 | 0.0000% | −37.04% | 0.11% | −0.38 | #7838 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5.55 | 0.0002% | +585.19% | 1.49% | 2.21 | 0.0000% | +85.71% | 0.18% | +3.34 | #6224 |
| FY 2022-23 | 6.28 | 0.0002% | +13.15% | 1.60% | 2.94 | 0.0001% | +33.03% | 0.21% | +3.34 | #6210 |
| FY 2023-24 | 8.94 | 0.0002% | +42.36% | 2.09% | 1.96 | 0.0000% | −33.33% | 0.13% | +6.98 | #5866 |
| FY 2024-25 | 7.53 | 0.0002% | −15.77% | 1.03% | 1.18 | 0.0000% | −39.80% | 0.07% | +6.35 | #6126 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 113.28%/yr, imports -5.90%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85393210 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 113.28% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85393210 have grown at a compound annual rate of 113.28% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.53 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85393210 ranked #6126 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85393210 ranks #6126 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8539, it ranks #13 of 25. By trade surplus, it ranks #3601 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85393210 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85393210 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 585.19% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹6.35 Crore in HSN Code 85393210 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹7.53 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.18 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹6.35 Crore — ranking #3601 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -5.90% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Mercury vapour lamps

India's imports under HSN Code 85393210 have grown at -5.90% CAGR, reaching ₹1.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85393210 contributes 1.03% of Sub-Chapter 8539 exports — ranked #13

Among the 25 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8539, HSN Code 85393210 ranks #13 by export value — accounting for 1.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.07% share (rank #20).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8539

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85399090: Other Electric Lamps & Lighting Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85399090/) | ₹304 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85393190: Other fluorescent lamps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85393190/) | ₹137 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85392120: Auto Halogen Lamp (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85392120/) | ₹83 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85392940: Electrical Filament Lamps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85392940/) | ₹50 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85395200: LED Light Sources and LED Lamps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85395200/) | ₹46 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85395100: LED Light Sources and Modules](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85395100/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 85394900: UV/Infra-red lamps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85394900/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85392190: Other Tungsten Halogen Lamps (NES)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85392190/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 85392910: Low-Cost Bulb (<= ₹20)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85392910/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 85392990: Other Filament Lamps Excluding UV & Infra-Red Lamps](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85392990/) | ₹9 Cr |
| #13 | HSN Code 85393210: Mercury vapour lamps (this hsn code) | ₹8 Cr |