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# HSN Code 85412100: Transistors (<1W Dissipation)

- [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 8541: Diodes, Transistors, Led Devices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8541/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Transistors, other than photosensitive transistors : With a dissipation rate of less than 1 W | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85412100 ?

It includes Light-Emitting Diodes (LED)

### How much GST applies to Transistors (<1W Dissipation)?

Under HSN 85412100, Transistors (<1W Dissipation) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Transistors (<1W Dissipation)?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Transistors (<1W Dissipation) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Transistors (<1W Dissipation); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Transistors (<1W Dissipation)?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Transistors (<1W Dissipation)?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85412100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹13 Cr (−25.03% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹233 Cr (−61.40% YoY) — 0.0038% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹220 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11376 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8541: 0.12% of its exports; import side 0.49%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8541: #11 of 19 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.99% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5412 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +75.32% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8541: 0.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85412100

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. 8541 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8541 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 7.58 | 0.0003% | — | 0.56% | 115.00 | 0.0032% | — | 0.52% | −107.42 | #5349 |
| FY 2019-20 | 9.17 | 0.0004% | +20.98% | 0.43% | 131.60 | 0.0039% | +14.43% | 0.68% | −122.43 | #5117 |
| FY 2020-21 | 14.45 | 0.0007% | +57.58% | 1.13% | 185.67 | 0.0064% | +41.09% | 0.91% | −171.22 | #4634 |
| FY 2021-22 | 15.08 | 0.0005% | +4.36% | 1.07% | 196.70 | 0.0043% | +5.94% | 0.33% | −181.62 | #4966 |
| FY 2022-23 | 10.21 | 0.0003% | −32.29% | 0.11% | 364.34 | 0.0063% | +85.23% | 1.19% | −354.13 | #5613 |
| FY 2023-24 | 17.90 | 0.0005% | +75.32% | 0.10% | 604.12 | 0.0108% | +65.81% | 0.91% | −586.22 | #4917 |
| FY 2024-25 | 13.42 | 0.0004% | −25.03% | 0.12% | 233.19 | 0.0038% | −61.40% | 0.49% | −219.77 | #5412 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.99%/yr, imports 12.50%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85412100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.99% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85412100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.99% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹7.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹13.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85412100 ranked #5412 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85412100 ranks #5412 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8541, it ranks #11 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #11376 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85412100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85412100 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 75.32% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹219.77 Crore in HSN Code 85412100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹233.19 Cr exceeded exports of ₹13.42 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹219.77 Crore — ranking #11376 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.50% CAGR signals rising demand for Transistors (<1W Dissipation)

India's imports under HSN Code 85412100 have grown at 12.50% CAGR, reaching ₹233.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85412100 contributes 0.12% of Sub-Chapter 8541 exports — ranked #11

Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8541, HSN Code 85412100 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.12% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.49% share (rank #9).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8541

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85414300: Other Photosensitive Devices](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85414300/) | ₹9,463 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85414100: Light Naphtha](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85414100/) | ₹567 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85414200: Photovoltaic Cells (Modules/Panels)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85414200/) | ₹269 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85412900: Transistors, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85412900/) | ₹178 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85414900: Light-Emitting Diodes (LED)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85414900/) | ₹166 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85415900: Other Semi-Conductors Devices\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85415900/) | ₹114 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 85411000: Diodes, non-photosensitive](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85411000/) | ₹92 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85416000: Mounted Piezo-Electric Crystals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85416000/) | ₹63 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 85419000: Parts for Electric Machines & Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85419000/) | ₹51 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 85413010: Thyristors, Diacs & Triacs excluding Photosensitive Devices](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85413010/) | ₹17 Cr |
| #11 | HSN Code 85412100: Transistors (<1W Dissipation) (this hsn code) | ₹13 Cr |