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# HSN Code 85401200: Cathode-ray TV tubes (Monochrome)

- [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 8540: Thermionic, cold cathode tubes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8540/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes : Monochrome | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85401200 ?

It includes Receiver/amplifier valves, tubes

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cathode-ray TV tubes (Monochrome)?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cathode-ray TV tubes (Monochrome)?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cathode-ray TV tubes (Monochrome)?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Cathode-ray TV tubes (Monochrome)?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Cathode-ray TV tubes (Monochrome)?

Under HSN 85401200, Cathode-ray TV tubes (Monochrome) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85401200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+236.36% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−28.57% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4952 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8540: 0.93% of its exports; import side 0.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8540: #10 of 14 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 26.57% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9065 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +236.36% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8540: 0.93% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85401200

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. 8540 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8540 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.61% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.09 | #9231 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.12% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.02 | #9824 |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | −0.01 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.21% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +0.04 | #9729 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +236.36% | 0.93% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −28.57% | 0.01% | +0.32 | #9065 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 26.57%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85401200 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 26.57% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85401200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 26.57% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.37 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85401200 ranked #9065 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85401200 ranks #9065 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8540, it ranks #10 of 14. By trade surplus, it ranks #4952 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85401200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85401200 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 236.36% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.32 Crore in HSN Code 85401200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.37 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.05 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.32 Crore — ranking #4952 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 85401200 contributes 0.93% of Sub-Chapter 8540 exports — ranked #10

Among the 14 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8540, HSN Code 85401200 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.93% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #11).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8540

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85407100: Magnetron](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85407100/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85407900: Other Microwave Tube](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85407900/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85402000: Television Camera Tubes; Image Converters/Intensifiers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85402000/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85408900: Other valves and tubes: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85408900/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85409900: Electrical Machinery Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85409900/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85409100: Parts : Of cathode-ray tubes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85409100/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 85404010: Monochrome Data/Graphic Display Tubes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85404010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85406000: Other Cathode-Ray Tubes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85406000/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #9 | [HSN Code 85408100: Receiver/amplifier valves, tubes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85408100/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | HSN Code 85401200: Cathode-ray TV tubes (Monochrome) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |