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# HSN Code 85429000: Other Electrical Insulating Articles

- [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 8542: Electronic integrated circuits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8542/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Parts | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85429000 ?

It includes Signal generators : Tacho generators

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Electrical Insulating Articles?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Electrical Insulating Articles?

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

### How much GST applies to Other Electrical Insulating Articles?

Under HSN 85429000, Other Electrical Insulating Articles attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Electrical Insulating Articles?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Other Electrical Insulating Articles is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Electrical Insulating Articles; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Electrical Insulating Articles?

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 85429000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹55 Cr (−14.47% YoY) — 0.0015% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹726 Cr (+45.95% YoY) — 0.0120% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹671 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12047 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8542: 2.57% of its exports; import side 0.35%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8542: #5 of 13 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 20.60% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3490 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +182.33% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8542: 2.57% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85429000

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. 8542 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8542 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 17.94 | 0.0008% | — | 1.01% | 3,389.01 | 0.0945% | — | 5.51% | −3,371.07 | #4244 |
| FY 2019-20 | 43.70 | 0.0020% | +143.59% | 2.49% | 6,989.54 | 0.2088% | +106.24% | 9.76% | −6,945.84 | #3086 |
| FY 2020-21 | 47.90 | 0.0022% | +9.61% | 2.32% | 6,001.20 | 0.2060% | −14.14% | 8.89% | −5,953.30 | #3002 |
| FY 2021-22 | 27.14 | 0.0009% | −43.34% | 0.83% | 138.47 | 0.0030% | −97.69% | 0.14% | −111.33 | #4165 |
| FY 2022-23 | 22.86 | 0.0006% | −15.77% | 0.71% | 292.18 | 0.0051% | +111.01% | 0.23% | −269.32 | #4523 |
| FY 2023-24 | 64.54 | 0.0018% | +182.33% | 3.39% | 497.72 | 0.0089% | +70.35% | 0.29% | −433.18 | #3181 |
| FY 2024-25 | 55.20 | 0.0015% | −14.47% | 2.57% | 726.43 | 0.0120% | +45.95% | 0.35% | −671.23 | #3490 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 20.60%/yr, imports -22.64%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85429000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 20.60% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85429000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.60% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹17.94 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹55.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85429000 ranked #3490 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85429000 ranks #3490 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8542, it ranks #5 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #12047 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85429000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85429000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 182.33% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹671.23 Crore in HSN Code 85429000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹726.43 Cr exceeded exports of ₹55.20 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹671.23 Crore — ranking #12047 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -22.64% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Electrical Insulating Articles

India's imports under HSN Code 85429000 have grown at -22.64% CAGR, reaching ₹726.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85429000 contributes 2.57% of Sub-Chapter 8542 exports — ranked #5

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8542, HSN Code 85429000 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 2.57% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.35% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8542

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85423100: Electronic integrated circuits: Processors and controllers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85423100/) | ₹1,448 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85423200: Electronic integrated circuits: Memories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85423200/) | ₹294 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85423900: Electrical Insulators](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85423900/) | ₹274 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85423300: Integrated Circuits\| Amplifiers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85423300/) | ₹77 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 85429000: Other Electrical Insulating Articles (this hsn code) | ₹55 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 85421010: Memory Cards (Integrated Circuit)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85421010/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 85421020: Other Integrated Circuit Cards](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85421020/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 85421090: Digital Monolithic Integrated Circuits](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85421090/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 85422100: Single Integrated Circuit Cards with Optical Strip](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85422100/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 85422910: Other Monolithic Integrated Circuits](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85422910/) | — |