HSN Code 85472000: Insulating fittings of plastics

HSN Code 85472000 represents Insulating fittings of plastics under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Insulating fittings of plastics correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 85472000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Insulating fittings of plastics.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 85472000

HSN Code 85472000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Insulating fittings of plastics

Chapter

85 - Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

Sub Chapter

8547 - Insulating fittings for electrical machines, appliances or equipment, being fittings wholly of insulating material apart from any minor components of metal (for example, threaded sockets) incorporated during moulding solely for the purposes of assembly, other than insulators of heading 8546; electrical conduit tubing and joints therefor, of base metal lined with insulating material

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 85472000 not include?

Insulating fittings of plastics does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 85471020

Insulating fittings of ceramics : Porcelain bushings for voltage 6.6 kV or above but below 11 kV

HSN Code 85471030

Insulating fittings of ceramics : Porcelain bushings for voltage 11 kV or above but upto 66 kV

HSN Code 85471040

Insulating fittings of ceramics : Porcelain bushings for voltage 66 kV or above

HSN Code 85479020

Other : Electrical conduit tubing and joints therefor, of base metal lined with insulating material

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 85472000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹240 Cr

+24.16% vs FY 2023-24

0.0065% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,588 Cr

+9.43% vs FY 2023-24

0.0261% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1,348 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12310 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8547

FY 2024-25

39.81%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8547’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 76.29% of Sub-Chapter 8547’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8547

FY 2024-25

#1 of 9

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8547

Import-side rank: #1 of 9

At a glance

16.94%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#1656

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+54.35%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

39.81%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8547

Share of Sub-Chapter 8547 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 85472000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2095

Balance

−750.46

Exports

93.95 ₹ Cr

0.0041% share

— YoY

29.63% of Sub-Ch. 8547

Imports

844.41 ₹ Cr

0.0236% share

— YoY

71.11% of Sub-Ch. 8547

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2159

Balance

−715.84

Exports

88.14 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

−6.18% YoY

25.52% of Sub-Ch. 8547

Imports

803.98 ₹ Cr

0.0240% share

−4.79% YoY

73.00% of Sub-Ch. 8547

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2216

Balance

−879.95

Exports

86.81 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

−1.51% YoY

25.69% of Sub-Ch. 8547

Imports

966.76 ₹ Cr

0.0332% share

+20.25% YoY

76.75% of Sub-Ch. 8547

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2072

Balance

−1,085.70

Exports

133.99 ₹ Cr

0.0043% share

+54.35% YoY

31.05% of Sub-Ch. 8547

Imports

1,219.69 ₹ Cr

0.0267% share

+26.16% YoY

77.31% of Sub-Ch. 8547

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1930

Balance

−1,159.88

Exports

165.22 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

+23.31% YoY

36.69% of Sub-Ch. 8547

Imports

1,325.10 ₹ Cr

0.0230% share

+8.64% YoY

79.52% of Sub-Ch. 8547

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1810

Balance

−1,257.44

Exports

193.53 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

+17.13% YoY

37.04% of Sub-Ch. 8547

Imports

1,450.97 ₹ Cr

0.0258% share

+9.50% YoY

79.30% of Sub-Ch. 8547

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1656

Balance

−1,347.55

Exports

240.28 ₹ Cr

0.0065% share

+24.16% YoY

39.81% of Sub-Ch. 8547

Imports

1,587.83 ₹ Cr

0.0261% share

+9.43% YoY

76.29% of Sub-Ch. 8547

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

16.94% /yr

Imports

11.10% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8547 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹603.50 Cr

Import

₹2,081.38 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,477.88

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 85472000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 16.94% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 85472000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.94% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹93.95 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹240.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85472000 Ranked #1656 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 85472000 ranks #1656 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8547, it ranks #1 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #12310 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 85472000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 85472000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 54.35% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1,347.55 Crore in HSN Code 85472000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,587.83 Cr exceeded exports of ₹240.28 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,347.55 Crore — ranking #12310 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 11.10% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Insulating fittings of plastics

India's imports under HSN Code 85472000 have grown at 11.10% CAGR, reaching ₹1,587.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 85472000 Contributes 39.81% of Sub-Chapter 8547 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8547, HSN Code 85472000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 39.81% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 76.29% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 85472000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 85472000 ?

It includes Sorted Waste/Scrap Batteries (no Pb/Cd/Hg)

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Insulating fittings of plastics?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Insulating fittings of plastics is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Insulating fittings of plastics; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Insulating fittings of plastics?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Insulating fittings of plastics?

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 Insulating fittings of plastics?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.