--- title: "HSN Code for Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors | HSN 85444291 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85444291 related to Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444291/" --- # HSN Code 85444291: Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors - [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 8544: Insulated electric wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8544/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000V: Fitted with connectors: Other: Paper insulated, of a kind used in telecommunication | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85444291 ? It includes Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors? Under HSN 85444291, Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85444291 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−17.65% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹2 Cr (+6.09% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8164 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8544: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.02% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8544: #30 of 51 by export value; import-side #28 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 17.76% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8734 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +360.00% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8544: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85444291 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. 8544 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8544 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.79 | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | −1.58 | #8774 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −57.14% | 0.00% | 1.73 | 0.0001% | −3.35% | 0.02% | −1.64 | #9220 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −44.44% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −63.58% | 0.01% | −0.58 | #9546 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +360.00% | 0.00% | 1.77 | 0.0000% | +180.95% | 0.02% | −1.54 | #9112 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +213.04% | 0.00% | 1.88 | 0.0000% | +6.21% | 0.02% | −1.16 | #8385 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −5.56% | 0.00% | 2.30 | 0.0000% | +22.34% | 0.02% | −1.62 | #8565 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −17.65% | 0.00% | 2.44 | 0.0000% | +6.09% | 0.02% | −1.88 | #8734 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 17.76%/yr, imports 5.30%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85444291 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 17.76% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 85444291 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.76% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.21 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.56 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85444291 ranked #8734 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85444291 ranks #8734 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8544, it ranks #30 of 51. By trade surplus, it ranks #8164 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85444291 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85444291 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 360.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.88 Crore in HSN Code 85444291 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2.44 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.56 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.88 Crore — ranking #8164 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 5.30% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors India's imports under HSN Code 85444291 have grown at 5.30% CAGR, reaching ₹2.44 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85444291 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 8544 exports — ranked #30 Among the 51 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8544, HSN Code 85444291 ranks #30 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #28). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8544 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 85444920: Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444920/) | ₹3,683 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 85443000: Ignition Wiring Sets (Vehicles/Aircraft/Ships)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85443000/) | ₹2,959 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 85446020: Other Electric Conductors Over 1000 V: Plastic Insulated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85446020/) | ₹2,171 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 85446090: Electric conductors >1000 V](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85446090/) | ₹1,927 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 85444999: Other electric conductors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444999/) | ₹1,888 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 85444299: Other Insulated Electric Conductors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444299/) | ₹1,440 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 85441190: Winding Wire \| Of Copper\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85441190/) | ₹1,414 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 85441110: Winding Wire \| Of Copper\| Enamelled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85441110/) | ₹692 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 85446030: Rubber Insulated Electric Conductors over 1000 V](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85446030/) | ₹588 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 85441990: Winding Wire \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85441990/) | ₹581 Cr | | #30 | HSN Code 85444291: Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |