--- title: "HSN Code for Optical Fibre Cables | Other | HSN 85447090 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 85447090 related to Optical Fibre Cables | Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85447090/" --- # HSN Code 85447090: Optical Fibre Cables | 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 8544: Insulated electric wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8544/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Optical fibre cables : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 85447090 ? It includes Of glass ### How much GST applies to Optical Fibre Cables / Other? Under HSN 85447090, Optical Fibre Cables / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Optical Fibre Cables / Other is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Optical Fibre Cables / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Optical Fibre Cables / 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 Optical Fibre Cables / Other? 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 Optical Fibre Cables / 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Optical Fibre Cables / Other? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85447090 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹487 Cr (+23.25% YoY) — 0.0132% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹272 Cr (+0.50% YoY) — 0.0045% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹215 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1099 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8544: 2.46% of its exports; import side 2.16% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8544: #11 of 51 by export value; import-side #13 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 14.73% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1035 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +64.79% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8544: 2.46% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85447090 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 | 213.40 | 0.0093% | — | 3.32% | 466.80 | 0.0130% | — | 5.93% | −253.40 | #1261 | | FY 2019-20 | 220.90 | 0.0100% | +3.51% | 2.65% | 359.60 | 0.0107% | −22.96% | 5.05% | −138.70 | #1235 | | FY 2020-21 | 364.02 | 0.0169% | +64.79% | 5.01% | 308.69 | 0.0106% | −14.16% | 4.52% | +55.33 | #878 | | FY 2021-22 | 524.90 | 0.0167% | +44.20% | 5.05% | 272.03 | 0.0060% | −11.88% | 3.32% | +252.87 | #827 | | FY 2022-23 | 430.95 | 0.0119% | −17.90% | 2.95% | 268.55 | 0.0047% | −1.28% | 2.72% | +162.40 | #1038 | | FY 2023-24 | 394.95 | 0.0109% | −8.35% | 2.36% | 270.33 | 0.0048% | +0.66% | 2.51% | +124.62 | #1160 | | FY 2024-25 | 486.79 | 0.0132% | +23.25% | 2.46% | 271.67 | 0.0045% | +0.50% | 2.16% | +215.12 | #1035 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 14.73%/yr, imports -8.63%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85447090 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 14.73% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 85447090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.73% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹213.40 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹486.79 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85447090 ranked #1035 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85447090 ranks #1035 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8544, it ranks #11 of 51. By trade surplus, it ranks #1099 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85447090 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85447090 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 64.79% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹215.12 Crore in HSN Code 85447090 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹486.79 Cr exceeded imports of ₹271.67 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹215.12 Crore — ranking #1099 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -8.63% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Optical Fibre Cables | Other India's imports under HSN Code 85447090 have grown at -8.63% CAGR, reaching ₹271.67 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 85447090 contributes 2.46% of Sub-Chapter 8544 exports — ranked #11 Among the 51 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8544, HSN Code 85447090 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 2.46% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.16% share (rank #13). ## 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 | | #11 | HSN Code 85447090: Optical Fibre Cables \| Other (this hsn code) | ₹487 Cr |