--- title: "HSN Code for Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V) | HSN 85444920 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85444920 related to Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444920/" --- # HSN Code 85444920: Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V) - [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: Other : Plastic insulated | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85444920 ? It includes Other Electric Conductors Over 1000 V: Plastic Insulated ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V)? 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 Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V)? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V)? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Any common misclassification issue with Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V)? 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 Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V)? Under HSN 85444920, Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85444920 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹3,683 Cr (+13.31% YoY) — 0.1001% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹513 Cr (+38.19% YoY) — 0.0084% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹3,170 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #108 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8544: 18.59% of its exports; import side 4.07% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8544: #1 of 51 by export value; import-side #7 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 25.95% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #136 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +83.37% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8544: 18.59% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85444920 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 | 922.89 | 0.0404% | — | 14.34% | 247.88 | 0.0069% | — | 3.15% | +675.01 | #361 | | FY 2019-20 | 1,692.29 | 0.0769% | +83.37% | 20.34% | 139.54 | 0.0042% | −43.71% | 1.96% | +1,552.75 | #190 | | FY 2020-21 | 1,306.67 | 0.0608% | −22.79% | 17.98% | 92.17 | 0.0032% | −33.95% | 1.35% | +1,214.50 | #264 | | FY 2021-22 | 1,887.28 | 0.0601% | +44.43% | 18.17% | 139.53 | 0.0031% | +51.38% | 1.70% | +1,747.75 | #255 | | FY 2022-23 | 2,929.55 | 0.0809% | +55.23% | 20.08% | 258.82 | 0.0045% | +85.49% | 2.62% | +2,670.73 | #165 | | FY 2023-24 | 3,250.79 | 0.0898% | +10.97% | 19.40% | 371.44 | 0.0066% | +43.51% | 3.45% | +2,879.35 | #156 | | FY 2024-25 | 3,683.35 | 0.1001% | +13.31% | 18.59% | 513.31 | 0.0084% | +38.19% | 4.07% | +3,170.04 | #136 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 25.95%/yr, imports 12.90%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85444920 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 25.95% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 85444920 have grown at a compound annual rate of 25.95% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹922.89 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3,683.35 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85444920 ranked #136 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85444920 ranks #136 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8544, it ranks #1 of 51. By trade surplus, it ranks #108 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85444920 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85444920 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 83.37% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹3,170.04 Crore in HSN Code 85444920 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3,683.35 Cr exceeded imports of ₹513.31 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3,170.04 Crore — ranking #108 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 12.90% CAGR signals rising demand for Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V) India's imports under HSN Code 85444920 have grown at 12.90% CAGR, reaching ₹513.31 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85444920 contributes 18.59% of Sub-Chapter 8544 exports — ranked #1 Among the 51 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8544, HSN Code 85444920 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 18.59% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.07% share (rank #7). ## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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 |