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# HSN Code 86080030: Railway Equipment| Traffic Control Equipment

- [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 8608: Railway or road signalling equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8608/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electo-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railway, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installation or air-fields; parts of the foregoing : Other traffic control equipment for railways | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 86080030 ?

It includes Hybrid Road Tractors

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Railway Equipment/ Traffic Control Equipment?

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 Railway Equipment/ Traffic Control Equipment?

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 Railway Equipment/ Traffic Control Equipment?

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 Railway Equipment/ Traffic Control Equipment is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Railway Equipment/ Traffic Control Equipment; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Railway Equipment/ Traffic Control Equipment?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 86080030 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−52.83% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+414.29% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7380 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8608: 0.24% of its exports; import side 0.30%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8608: #4 of 5 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -40.72% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9301 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +162.69% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8608: 0.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 86080030

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. 8608 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8608 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 5.76 | 0.0003% | — | 10.35% | 42.80 | 0.0012% | — | 36.91% | −37.04 | #5688 |
| FY 2019-20 | 7.21 | 0.0003% | +25.17% | 12.96% | 1.44 | 0.0000% | −96.64% | 1.83% | +5.77 | #5415 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.10 | 0.0001% | −70.87% | 2.65% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −76.39% | 0.46% | +1.76 | #6927 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.60 | 0.0001% | +23.81% | 2.73% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −41.18% | 0.24% | +2.40 | #7052 |
| FY 2022-23 | 6.83 | 0.0002% | +162.69% | 6.62% | 24.36 | 0.0004% | +12,080.00% | 15.44% | −17.53 | #6110 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −92.24% | 0.68% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.71% | 0.06% | +0.46 | #8755 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −52.83% | 0.24% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +414.29% | 0.30% | −0.11 | #9301 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -40.72%/yr, imports -54.90%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 86080030 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -40.72% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 86080030 have declined at a compound annual rate of -40.72% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹5.76 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 86080030 ranked #9301 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 86080030 ranks #9301 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8608, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #7380 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 86080030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 86080030 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 162.69% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.11 Crore in HSN Code 86080030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.36 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.25 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.11 Crore — ranking #7380 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -54.90% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Railway Equipment| Traffic Control Equipment

India's imports under HSN Code 86080030 have grown at -54.90% CAGR, reaching ₹0.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 86080030 contributes 0.24% of Sub-Chapter 8608 exports — ranked #4

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8608, HSN Code 86080030 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.30% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8608

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 86080010: Railway Fixtures\| Track Fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86080010/) | ₹69 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 86080040: Traffic Control Equipment, Roads/Ports](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86080040/) | ₹20 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 86080090: Railway Signalling Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86080090/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 86080030: Railway Equipment\| Traffic Control Equipment (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 86080020: Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Plug](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86080020/) | Nil |