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# HSN Code 86080040: Traffic Control Equipment, Roads/Ports

- [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 roads or inland waterways including automatic traffic control equipment for use at ports and airports | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 86080040 ?

It includes Semi-Trailer Road Tractors with Electric Motor Propulsion

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Traffic Control Equipment, Roads/Ports?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Traffic Control Equipment, Roads/Ports is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Traffic Control Equipment, Roads/Ports?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Traffic Control Equipment, Roads/Ports?

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 Traffic Control Equipment, Roads/Ports?

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 86080040 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹20 Cr (+127.11% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹15 Cr (+78.27% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹4 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3791 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8608: 19.22% of its exports; import side 12.61%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8608: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 87.72% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4903 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,640.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8608: 19.22% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 86080040

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.81% | 1.44 | 0.0000% | — | 1.24% | −0.99 | #8258 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −91.11% | 0.07% | 2.99 | 0.0001% | +107.64% | 3.80% | −2.95 | #9534 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +25.00% | 0.06% | 2.68 | 0.0001% | −10.37% | 3.60% | −2.63 | #9546 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,640.00% | 0.91% | 1.35 | 0.0000% | −49.63% | 1.65% | −0.48 | #8097 |
| FY 2022-23 | 12.04 | 0.0003% | +1,283.91% | 11.66% | 2.81 | 0.0000% | +108.15% | 1.78% | +9.23 | #5381 |
| FY 2023-24 | 8.67 | 0.0002% | −27.99% | 11.11% | 8.56 | 0.0002% | +204.63% | 7.62% | +0.11 | #5900 |
| FY 2024-25 | 19.69 | 0.0005% | +127.11% | 19.22% | 15.26 | 0.0003% | +78.27% | 12.61% | +4.43 | #4903 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 87.72%/yr, imports 48.21%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 86080040 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 87.72% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 86080040 have grown at a compound annual rate of 87.72% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹19.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 86080040 ranked #4903 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 86080040 ranks #4903 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8608, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #3791 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 86080040 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 86080040 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 1,640.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹4.43 Crore in HSN Code 86080040 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹19.69 Cr exceeded imports of ₹15.26 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹4.43 Crore — ranking #3791 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 48.21% CAGR signals rising demand for Traffic Control Equipment, Roads/Ports

India's imports under HSN Code 86080040 have grown at 48.21% CAGR, reaching ₹15.26 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 86080040 contributes 19.22% of Sub-Chapter 8608 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8608, HSN Code 86080040 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 19.22% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.61% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86080030/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 86080020: Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Plug](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86080020/) | Nil |