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# HSN Code 85437019: Other Machines And Apparatus| Other

- [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: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85437019 ?

It includes Video Special Effect Equipment: Paint Box

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Machines And Apparatus/ Other?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Machines And Apparatus/ Other?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Machines And Apparatus/ Other?

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 Other Machines And Apparatus/ Other?

Under HSN 85437019, Other Machines And Apparatus/ Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Machines And Apparatus/ Other 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/ Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Machines And Apparatus/ Other?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85437019 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹15 Cr (−16.71% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹125 Cr (−4.86% YoY) — 0.0021% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹110 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10871 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8543: 0.96% of its exports; import side 1.63%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8543: #10 of 72 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -3.89% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5256 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +31.03% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8543: 0.96% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85437019

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 | 19.03 | 0.0008% | — | 2.98% | 76.00 | 0.0021% | — | 1.53% | −56.97 | #4168 |
| FY 2019-20 | 13.37 | 0.0006% | −29.74% | 1.29% | 125.50 | 0.0037% | +65.13% | 2.42% | −112.13 | #4644 |
| FY 2020-21 | 13.18 | 0.0006% | −1.42% | 1.11% | 83.43 | 0.0029% | −33.52% | 2.11% | −70.25 | #4737 |
| FY 2021-22 | 17.27 | 0.0006% | +31.03% | 1.57% | 81.84 | 0.0018% | −1.91% | 1.63% | −64.57 | #4780 |
| FY 2022-23 | 21.24 | 0.0006% | +22.99% | 1.40% | 111.72 | 0.0019% | +36.51% | 1.64% | −90.48 | #4598 |
| FY 2023-24 | 18.01 | 0.0005% | −15.21% | 1.18% | 131.74 | 0.0023% | +17.92% | 1.92% | −113.73 | #4910 |
| FY 2024-25 | 15.00 | 0.0004% | −16.71% | 0.96% | 125.34 | 0.0021% | −4.86% | 1.63% | −110.34 | #5256 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -3.89%/yr, imports 8.70%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85437019 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -3.89% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85437019 have declined at a compound annual rate of -3.89% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹19.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹15.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85437019 ranked #5256 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85437019 ranks #5256 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8543, it ranks #10 of 72. By trade surplus, it ranks #10871 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85437019 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85437019 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 31.03% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹110.34 Crore in HSN Code 85437019 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹125.34 Cr exceeded exports of ₹15.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹110.34 Crore — ranking #10871 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.70% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Machines And Apparatus| Other

India's imports under HSN Code 85437019 have grown at 8.70% CAGR, reaching ₹125.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85437019 contributes 0.96% of Sub-Chapter 8543 exports — ranked #10

Among the 72 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8543, HSN Code 85437019 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.96% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.63% share (rank #8).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85437012/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹15 Cr |