--- title: "HSN Code for Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors | HSN 85444991 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85444991 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-85444991/" --- # HSN Code 85444991: 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: Other : Other : Paper insulated, of a kind used in telecommunication | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85444991 ? It includes Electric conductors >1000 V ### 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. ### 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. ### How much GST applies to Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors? Under HSN 85444991, Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors? 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 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85444991 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹5 Cr (+5.79% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹19 Cr (−3.73% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹13 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9274 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8544: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.15% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8544: #24 of 51 by export value; import-side #24 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 34.88% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #6490 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +320.35% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8544: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85444991 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% | — | 0.01% | 2.92 | 0.0001% | — | 0.04% | −2.01 | #7712 | | FY 2019-20 | 1.13 | 0.0001% | +24.18% | 0.01% | 4.87 | 0.0001% | +66.78% | 0.07% | −3.74 | #7486 | | FY 2020-21 | 4.75 | 0.0002% | +320.35% | 0.07% | 3.79 | 0.0001% | −22.18% | 0.06% | +0.96 | #5995 | | FY 2021-22 | 2.37 | 0.0001% | −50.11% | 0.02% | 5.67 | 0.0001% | +49.60% | 0.07% | −3.30 | #7146 | | FY 2022-23 | 6.41 | 0.0002% | +170.46% | 0.04% | 9.89 | 0.0002% | +74.43% | 0.10% | −3.48 | #6187 | | FY 2023-24 | 5.18 | 0.0001% | −19.19% | 0.03% | 19.58 | 0.0003% | +97.98% | 0.18% | −14.40 | #6535 | | FY 2024-25 | 5.48 | 0.0001% | +5.79% | 0.03% | 18.85 | 0.0003% | −3.73% | 0.15% | −13.37 | #6490 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 34.88%/yr, imports 36.45%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85444991 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 34.88% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 85444991 have grown at a compound annual rate of 34.88% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.48 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85444991 ranked #6490 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85444991 ranks #6490 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8544, it ranks #24 of 51. By trade surplus, it ranks #9274 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85444991 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85444991 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 320.35% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹13.37 Crore in HSN Code 85444991 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹18.85 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.48 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹13.37 Crore — ranking #9274 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 36.45% CAGR signals rising demand for Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors India's imports under HSN Code 85444991 have grown at 36.45% CAGR, reaching ₹18.85 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85444991 contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 8544 exports — ranked #24 Among the 51 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8544, HSN Code 85444991 ranks #24 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.15% share (rank #24). ## 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 | | #24 | HSN Code 85444991: Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |