--- title: "HSN Code for Other machines and apparatus: Metal detector | HSN 85437012 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85437012 related to Other machines and apparatus: Metal detector with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85437012/" --- # HSN Code 85437012: Other machines and apparatus: Metal detector - [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 8543: Electrical machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8543/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other machines and apparatus: Metal detector | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85437012 ? It includes Video Effect System ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other machines and apparatus: Metal detector? 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 Other machines and apparatus: Metal detector? 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 machines and apparatus: Metal detector? Under HSN 85437012, Other machines and apparatus: Metal detector attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Other machines and apparatus: Metal detector? 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 Other machines and apparatus: Metal detector is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other machines and apparatus: Metal detector; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85437012 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹32 Cr (+50.12% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹95 Cr (+8.41% YoY) — 0.0016% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹62 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10418 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8543: 2.06% of its exports; import side 1.23% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8543: #8 of 72 by export value; import-side #10 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 11.10% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4231 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +52.68% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8543: 2.06% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85437012 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. 8543 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8543 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 17.09 | 0.0007% | — | 2.68% | 68.53 | 0.0019% | — | 1.38% | −51.44 | #4297 | | FY 2019-20 | 17.42 | 0.0008% | +1.93% | 1.68% | 62.58 | 0.0019% | −8.68% | 1.21% | −45.16 | #4297 | | FY 2020-21 | 15.32 | 0.0007% | −12.06% | 1.29% | 61.48 | 0.0021% | −1.76% | 1.56% | −46.16 | #4551 | | FY 2021-22 | 23.39 | 0.0007% | +52.68% | 2.13% | 68.35 | 0.0015% | +11.17% | 1.36% | −44.96 | #4392 | | FY 2022-23 | 21.71 | 0.0006% | −7.18% | 1.43% | 80.92 | 0.0014% | +18.39% | 1.19% | −59.21 | #4574 | | FY 2023-24 | 21.41 | 0.0006% | −1.38% | 1.40% | 87.20 | 0.0016% | +7.76% | 1.27% | −65.79 | #4682 | | FY 2024-25 | 32.14 | 0.0009% | +50.12% | 2.06% | 94.53 | 0.0016% | +8.41% | 1.23% | −62.39 | #4231 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 11.10%/yr, imports 5.51%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85437012 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 11.10% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 85437012 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.10% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹17.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹32.14 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85437012 ranked #4231 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85437012 ranks #4231 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8543, it ranks #8 of 72. By trade surplus, it ranks #10418 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85437012 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85437012 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 52.68% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹62.39 Crore in HSN Code 85437012 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹94.53 Cr exceeded exports of ₹32.14 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹62.39 Crore — ranking #10418 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 5.51% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other machines and apparatus: Metal detector India's imports under HSN Code 85437012 have grown at 5.51% CAGR, reaching ₹94.53 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85437012 contributes 2.06% of Sub-Chapter 8543 exports — ranked #8 Among the 72 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8543, HSN Code 85437012 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 2.06% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.23% share (rank #10). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8543 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 85437099: Machines/Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85437099/) | ₹957 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 85439000: Electric Conductors of Copper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85439000/) | ₹218 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 85433000: Electroplating, Electrolysis & Electrophoresis Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85433000/) | ₹97 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 85437022: Mixing System/Consoles (Audio)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85437022/) | ₹57 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 85432090: Signal Generators \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85432090/) | ₹49 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 85437092: Solar-Powered Equipment & Gadgets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85437092/) | ₹47 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 85437069: Other machines and apparatus: Amplifier: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85437069/) | ₹40 Cr | | #8 | HSN Code 85437012: Other machines and apparatus: Metal detector (this hsn code) | ₹32 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 85432020: Signal Generators \| Impulse Generators](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85432020/) | ₹17 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 85437019: Other Machines And Apparatus\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85437019/) | ₹15 Cr |