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# HSN Code 85462033: Porcelain pin insulators

- [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 8546: Electrical insulators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8546/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Of ceramics : Porcelain pin insulators : Above 11 kV but upto 66 kV | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85462033 ?

It includes Porcelain bushing <6.6 kV

### How much GST applies to Porcelain pin insulators?

Under HSN 85462033, Porcelain pin insulators attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Porcelain pin insulators is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Porcelain pin insulators; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Porcelain pin insulators?

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 Porcelain pin insulators?

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 Porcelain pin insulators?

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 85462033 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+155.29% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4188 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8546: 0.16% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8546: #10 of 17 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 26.88% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7521 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +555.41% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8546: 0.16% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85462033

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. 8546 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8546 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.52 | #8156 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.57 | 0.0001% | +201.92% | 0.22% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.57 | #7180 |
| FY 2020-21 | 10.29 | 0.0005% | +555.41% | 1.41% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +10.29 | #5036 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.28% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.28 | #8985 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +217.86% | 0.07% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.89 | #8213 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −4.49% | 0.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.85 | #8375 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.17 | 0.0001% | +155.29% | 0.16% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.17 | #7521 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 26.88%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85462033 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 26.88% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85462033 have grown at a compound annual rate of 26.88% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.52 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85462033 ranked #7521 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85462033 ranks #7521 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8546, it ranks #10 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #4188 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85462033 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85462033 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 555.41% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.17 Crore in HSN Code 85462033 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.17 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.17 Crore — ranking #4188 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 85462033 contributes 0.16% of Sub-Chapter 8546 exports — ranked #10

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8546, HSN Code 85462033 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.16% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8546

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 85469090: Electrical Machinery & Sound Recording Equipment Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85469090/) | ₹588 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 85462019: Of ceramics : Porcelain discs and strings : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85462019/) | ₹196 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 85469010: Other : Heat shrinkable components](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85469010/) | ₹183 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 85462029: Porcelain post insulators: Above 132 kV](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85462029/) | ₹118 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 85462040: High tension insulators: Porcelain](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85462040/) | ₹100 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 85462090: Of ceramics : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85462090/) | ₹83 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 85462024: Porcelain post insulators: 66-132 kV](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85462024/) | ₹50 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 85462023: Porcelain Insulators: 11-66 kV](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85462023/) | ₹17 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 85461000: Of glass](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85461000/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #10 | HSN Code 85462033: Porcelain pin insulators (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |