HSN Code 86021000: Diesel-electric locomotives

HSN Code 86021000 represents Diesel-electric locomotives under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Diesel-electric locomotives correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 86021000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Diesel-electric locomotives.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 86021000

HSN Code 86021000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Diesel-electric locomotives

Chapter

86 - Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds

Sub Chapter

8602 - Other rail locomotives; locomotive tender

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 86021000 not include?

Diesel-electric locomotives does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 86021000 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

₹8 Cr

+2.41% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2 Cr

−55.96% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹6 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3599 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8602

FY 2024-25

2.25%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8602’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 27.11% of Sub-Chapter 8602’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8602

FY 2024-25

#2 of 3

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8602

Import-side rank: #2 of 3

At a glance

−29.91%

Export CAGR

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

#6044

National Export Rank

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

+2,982.21%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

2.25%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8602

Share of Sub-Chapter 8602 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 86021000

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 #2460

Balance

−1,624.18

Exports

68.08 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

YoY

97.06% of Sub-Ch. 8602

Imports

1,692.26 ₹ Cr

0.0472% share

YoY

99.56% of Sub-Ch. 8602

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1176

Balance

+147.35

Exports

237.55 ₹ Cr

0.0108% share

+248.93% YoY

99.32% of Sub-Ch. 8602

Imports

90.20 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

−94.67% YoY

89.12% of Sub-Ch. 8602

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6023

Balance

+4.61

Exports

4.61 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−98.06% YoY

99.35% of Sub-Ch. 8602

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8602

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2005

Balance

+138.27

Exports

142.09 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

+2,982.21% YoY

98.16% of Sub-Ch. 8602

Imports

3.82 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

YoY

39.38% of Sub-Ch. 8602

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3841

Balance

+17.58

Exports

37.99 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−73.26% YoY

88.91% of Sub-Ch. 8602

Imports

20.41 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+434.29% YoY

50.52% of Sub-Ch. 8602

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6023

Balance

+4.02

Exports

7.88 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−79.26% YoY

36.70% of Sub-Ch. 8602

Imports

3.86 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−81.09% YoY

21.37% of Sub-Ch. 8602

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6044

Balance

+6.37

Exports

8.07 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+2.41% YoY

2.25% of Sub-Ch. 8602

Imports

1.70 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−55.96% YoY

27.11% of Sub-Ch. 8602

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−29.91% /yr

Imports

−68.35% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 8602 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹358.04 Cr

Import

₹6.27 Cr

Trade Balance

+351.77

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 86021000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −29.91% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 86021000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −29.91% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹68.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 86021000 Ranked #6044 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 86021000 ranks #6044 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8602, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #3599 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 86021000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 86021000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 2,982.21% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹6.37 Crore in HSN Code 86021000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹8.07 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.70 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹6.37 Crore — ranking #3599 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −68.35% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Diesel-electric locomotives

India's imports under HSN Code 86021000 have grown at −68.35% CAGR, reaching ₹1.70 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 86021000 Contributes 2.25% of Sub-Chapter 8602 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8602, HSN Code 86021000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 2.25% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 27.11% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 86021000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 86021000 ?

It includes Four Wheeler Tank Wagons (>23 Tonnes Payload)

Any common misclassification issue with Diesel-electric locomotives?

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

How much GST applies to Diesel-electric locomotives?

Under HSN 86021000, Diesel-electric locomotives attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Diesel-electric locomotives is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Diesel-electric locomotives; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Diesel-electric locomotives?

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 Diesel-electric locomotives?

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.