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# HSN Code 85462050: Other Low Tension Porcelain 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 : Other low tension procelain insulators including telegraph and telephone insulators | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 85462050 ?

It includes Insulating Ceramic Fittings: Porcelain Bushings ≥ 66 kV

### How much GST applies to Other Low Tension Porcelain Insulators?

Under HSN 85462050, Other Low Tension Porcelain Insulators attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Low Tension Porcelain 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 Other Low Tension Porcelain 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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Low Tension Porcelain 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Low Tension Porcelain Insulators is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 85462050 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−43.95% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−83.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4709 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8546: 0.07% of its exports; import side 0.02%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8546: #11 of 17 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -21.64% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8363 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +51.95% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8546: 0.07% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 85462050

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 | 3.80 | 0.0002% | — | 0.59% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | +3.69 | #6200 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.56 | 0.0001% | −32.63% | 0.35% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −63.64% | 0.01% | +2.52 | #6663 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.89 | 0.0002% | +51.95% | 0.53% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +300.00% | 0.03% | +3.73 | #6235 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.86 | 0.0002% | +24.94% | 0.49% | 1.55 | 0.0000% | +868.75% | 0.22% | +3.31 | #6386 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.54 | 0.0001% | −47.74% | 0.21% | 1.25 | 0.0000% | −19.35% | 0.15% | +1.29 | #7171 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.57 | 0.0000% | −38.19% | 0.11% | 1.44 | 0.0000% | +15.20% | 0.14% | +0.13 | #7817 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −43.95% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.33% | 0.02% | +0.64 | #8363 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -21.64%/yr, imports 13.89%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 85462050 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -21.64% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 85462050 have declined at a compound annual rate of -21.64% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹3.80 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85462050 ranked #8363 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85462050 ranks #8363 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8546, it ranks #11 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #4709 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 85462050 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85462050 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 51.95% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.64 Crore in HSN Code 85462050 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.88 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.24 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.64 Crore — ranking #4709 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.89% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Low Tension Porcelain Insulators

India's imports under HSN Code 85462050 have grown at 13.89% CAGR, reaching ₹0.24 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 85462050 contributes 0.07% of Sub-Chapter 8546 exports — ranked #11

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8546, HSN Code 85462050 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.07% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #10).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85462033/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #11 | HSN Code 85462050: Other Low Tension Porcelain Insulators (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |