HSN Code 86031000: Powered from an external source of electricity

HSN Code 86031000 represents Powered from an external source of electricity under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Powered from an external source of electricity correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 86031000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Powered from an external source of electricity.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 86031000

HSN Code 86031000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Powered from an external source of electricity

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

8603 - Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 8604

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 86031000 not include?

Powered from an external source of electricity does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 86031000 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

₹125 Cr

−77.46% vs FY 2023-24

0.0034% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹158 Cr

+393.07% vs FY 2023-24

0.0026% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹33 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9933 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8603

FY 2024-25

86.45%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8603’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 99.98% of Sub-Chapter 8603’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8603

FY 2024-25

#1 of 2

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8603

Import-side rank: #1 of 2

At a glance

−27.59%

Export CAGR

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

#2384

National Export Rank

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

+215.72%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

86.45%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8603

Share of Sub-Chapter 8603 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 86031000

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 #394

Balance

+603.99

Exports

864.86 ₹ Cr

0.0379% share

YoY

99.45% of Sub-Ch. 8603

Imports

260.87 ₹ Cr

0.0073% share

YoY

98.16% of Sub-Ch. 8603

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1801

Balance

−709.72

Exports

121.72 ₹ Cr

0.0055% share

−85.93% YoY

95.86% of Sub-Ch. 8603

Imports

831.44 ₹ Cr

0.0248% share

+218.72% YoY

95.54% of Sub-Ch. 8603

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #845

Balance

−16.95

Exports

384.30 ₹ Cr

0.0179% share

+215.72% YoY

87.97% of Sub-Ch. 8603

Imports

401.25 ₹ Cr

0.0138% share

−51.74% YoY

99.55% of Sub-Ch. 8603

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #433

Balance

+1,017.04

Exports

1,103.08 ₹ Cr

0.0351% share

+187.04% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8603

Imports

86.04 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−78.56% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8603

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #369

Balance

+1,392.88

Exports

1,392.94 ₹ Cr

0.0385% share

+26.28% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8603

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−99.93% YoY

66.67% of Sub-Ch. 8603

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #863

Balance

+521.03

Exports

553.07 ₹ Cr

0.0153% share

−60.29% YoY

97.38% of Sub-Ch. 8603

Imports

32.04 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+53,300.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8603

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2384

Balance

−33.30

Exports

124.68 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

−77.46% YoY

86.45% of Sub-Ch. 8603

Imports

157.98 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+393.07% YoY

99.98% of Sub-Ch. 8603

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−27.59% /yr

Imports

−8.02% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8603 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹144.23 Cr

Import

₹158.01 Cr

Trade Balance

−13.78

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 86031000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −27.59% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 86031000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −27.59% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹864.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹124.68 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 86031000 Ranked #2384 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 86031000 ranks #2384 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8603, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #9933 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 86031000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 86031000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 215.72% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹33.30 Crore in HSN Code 86031000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹157.98 Cr exceeded exports of ₹124.68 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹33.30 Crore — ranking #9933 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −8.02% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Powered from an external source of electricity

India's imports under HSN Code 86031000 have grown at −8.02% CAGR, reaching ₹157.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 86031000 Contributes 86.45% of Sub-Chapter 8603 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8603, HSN Code 86031000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 86.45% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 99.98% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 86031000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 86031000 ?

It includes Self-Discharging Vans and Wagons

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Powered from an external source of electricity?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Powered from an external source of electricity?

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 much GST applies to Powered from an external source of electricity?

Under HSN 86031000, Powered from an external source of electricity attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Powered from an external source of electricity?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Powered from an external source of electricity?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Powered from an external source of electricity is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Powered from an external source of electricity; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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