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HSN Code 86073010: Buffers & Coupling Devices

HSN Code 86073010 represents Buffers & Coupling Devices under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Buffers & Coupling Devices correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 86073010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Buffers & Coupling Devices.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 86073010

HSN Code 86073010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Hooks and other coupling devices, buffers and parts thereof : Buffers and coupling devices

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

8607 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling-stock

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 86073010 not include?

Buffers & Coupling Devices does not include products with the following descriptions.

Bogies, bissel-bogies, axles and wheels, and parts thereof : Driving bogies and bissel-bogies

Bogies, bissel-bogies, axles and wheels, and parts thereof : Other bogies and bissel-bogies

Bogies, bissel-bogies, axles and wheels, and parts thereof : Other including parts : Axles, wheels for coaches, van and wagons (rolling-stock)

Bogies, bissel-bogies, axles and wheels, and parts thereof : Other including parts : Axles and wheels for locomotives

Bogies, bissel-bogies, axles and wheels, and parts thereof : Other including parts : Axle boxes (lubricating or grease box)

Bogies, bissel-bogies, axles and wheels, and parts thereof : Other including parts : Other parts of axles and wheels

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 86073010 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹32 Cr

+349.58% vs FY 2024-25

0.0008% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹62 Cr

+25.89% vs FY 2024-25

0.0009% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹30 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9894 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8607

FY 2025-26

2.01%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8607’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 1.37% of Sub-Chapter 8607’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8607

FY 2025-26

#11 of 15

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8607

Import-side rank: #10 of 15

At a glance

9.20%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#4399

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+349.58%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move

2.01%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8607

Share of Sub-Chapter 8607 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 86073010

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4279

Balance

+7.98

Exports

17.34 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

— YoY

2.35% of Sub-Ch. 8607

Imports

9.36 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

0.55% of Sub-Ch. 8607

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4853

Balance

−13.15

Exports

11.24 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−35.18% YoY

2.20% of Sub-Ch. 8607

Imports

24.39 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+160.58% YoY

1.54% of Sub-Ch. 8607

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5047

Balance

−18.39

Exports

10.20 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−9.25% YoY

2.12% of Sub-Ch. 8607

Imports

28.59 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+17.22% YoY

1.82% of Sub-Ch. 8607

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6122

Balance

−34.20

Exports

6.02 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−40.98% YoY

1.18% of Sub-Ch. 8607

Imports

40.22 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+40.68% YoY

2.53% of Sub-Ch. 8607

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5274

Balance

−26.87

Exports

13.18 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+118.94% YoY

1.87% of Sub-Ch. 8607

Imports

40.05 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−0.42% YoY

1.43% of Sub-Ch. 8607

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6158

Balance

−48.46

Exports

7.04 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−46.59% YoY

0.57% of Sub-Ch. 8607

Imports

55.50 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+38.58% YoY

1.10% of Sub-Ch. 8607

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6202

Balance

−42.37

Exports

7.14 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+1.42% YoY

0.55% of Sub-Ch. 8607

Imports

49.51 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−10.79% YoY

1.22% of Sub-Ch. 8607

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #4399

Balance

−30.23

Exports

32.10 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+349.58% YoY

2.01% of Sub-Ch. 8607

Imports

62.33 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+25.89% YoY

1.37% of Sub-Ch. 8607

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

9.20% /yr

Imports

31.11% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8607 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹1,597.41 Cr

Import

₹4,537.37 Cr

Trade Balance

−2,939.96

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 86073010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 9.20% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 86073010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.20% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹17.34 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹32.10 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 86073010 Ranked #4399 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 86073010 ranks #4399 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8607, it ranks #11 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #9894 of 12872.

FY 2025-26 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 86073010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 86073010 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 349.58% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹30.23 Crore in HSN Code 86073010 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹62.33 Cr exceeded exports of ₹32.10 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹30.23 Crore — ranking #9894 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 31.11% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Buffers & Coupling Devices

India's imports under HSN Code 86073010 have grown at 31.11% CAGR, reaching ₹62.33 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 86073010 Contributes 2.01% of Sub-Chapter 8607 Exports — Ranked #11

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8607, HSN Code 86073010 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 2.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 1.37% share (rank #10).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 86073010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 86073010 ?

It includes Railway Fixtures| Track Fittings

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Buffers & Coupling Devices?

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 Buffers & Coupling Devices?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Buffers & Coupling Devices?

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 Buffers & Coupling Devices?

Under HSN 86073010, Buffers & Coupling Devices attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Buffers & Coupling Devices?

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

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