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# HSN Code 86072100: Air brakes and parts

- [Section 17: Guide to HSN Section 17](https://busy.in/hsn/section-17/)
- [Chapter 86: Tramway/Railway Locomotives & Rolling Stock](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-86/)
- [Sub-chapter 8607: Railway parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8607/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brakes and parts thereof : Air brakes and parts thereof | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 86072100 ?

It includes Hydraulic shock absorbers for railway bogies

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Air brakes and parts?

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 Air brakes and parts?

Under HSN 86072100, Air brakes and parts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Air brakes and parts is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Air brakes and parts?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Air brakes and parts?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 86072100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹96 Cr (+9.15% YoY) — 0.0026% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹666 Cr (+16.68% YoY) — 0.0110% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹570 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11976 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8607: 7.32% of its exports; import side 16.35%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8607: #5 of 15 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 15.68% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2714 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +204.48% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8607: 7.32% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 86072100

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. 8607 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8607 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 39.94 | 0.0017% | — | 5.42% | 46.96 | 0.0013% | — | 2.76% | −7.02 | #3197 |
| FY 2019-20 | 22.73 | 0.0010% | −43.09% | 4.44% | 52.19 | 0.0016% | +11.14% | 3.30% | −29.46 | #3947 |
| FY 2020-21 | 17.43 | 0.0008% | −23.32% | 3.63% | 83.14 | 0.0029% | +59.30% | 5.28% | −65.71 | #4381 |
| FY 2021-22 | 53.07 | 0.0017% | +204.48% | 10.42% | 275.02 | 0.0060% | +230.79% | 17.28% | −221.95 | #3285 |
| FY 2022-23 | 90.20 | 0.0025% | +69.96% | 12.78% | 552.73 | 0.0096% | +100.98% | 19.73% | −462.53 | #2681 |
| FY 2023-24 | 87.67 | 0.0024% | −2.80% | 7.05% | 570.52 | 0.0102% | +3.22% | 11.30% | −482.85 | #2743 |
| FY 2024-25 | 95.69 | 0.0026% | +9.15% | 7.32% | 665.66 | 0.0110% | +16.68% | 16.35% | −569.97 | #2714 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 15.68%/yr, imports 55.57%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 86072100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 15.68% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 86072100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.68% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹39.94 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹95.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 86072100 ranked #2714 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 86072100 ranks #2714 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8607, it ranks #5 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #11976 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 86072100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 86072100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 204.48% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹569.97 Crore in HSN Code 86072100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹665.66 Cr exceeded exports of ₹95.69 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹569.97 Crore — ranking #11976 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 55.57% CAGR signals rising demand for Air brakes and parts

India's imports under HSN Code 86072100 have grown at 55.57% CAGR, reaching ₹665.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 86072100 contributes 7.32% of Sub-Chapter 8607 exports — ranked #5

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8607, HSN Code 86072100 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 7.32% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 16.35% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8607

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 86079100: Other : Of locomotives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86079100/) | ₹364 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 86079990: Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling-stock \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86079990/) | ₹278 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 86079920: Parts of tramway/locomotive stock](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86079920/) | ₹113 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 86071200: Other Bogies & Bissel-Bogies](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86071200/) | ₹97 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 86072100: Air brakes and parts (this hsn code) | ₹96 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 86071990: Other Axle/Wheel Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86071990/) | ₹94 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 86079910: Parts of railway coach: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86079910/) | ₹77 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 86071930: Axle Box (Lubricating)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86071930/) | ₹54 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 86073090: Coupling devices](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86073090/) | ₹43 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 86072900: Brakes and Parts (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86072900/) | ₹41 Cr |