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# HSN Code 86080090: Railway Signalling 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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 86080090 ?

It includes Road Tractors For Semi-Trailers | Other

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Railway Signalling Equipment is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Railway Signalling 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 Signalling Equipment?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Railway Signalling 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.

### How much GST applies to Railway Signalling Equipment?

Under HSN 86080090, Railway Signalling Equipment attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 86080090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹13 Cr (+15.66% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹63 Cr (−4.99% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹50 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10249 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8608: 12.76% of its exports; import side 52.11%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8608: #3 of 5 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.30% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5449 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +381.18% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8608: 12.76% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 86080090

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 | 7.26 | 0.0003% | — | 13.04% | 54.19 | 0.0015% | — | 46.74% | −46.93 | #5396 |
| FY 2019-20 | 4.57 | 0.0002% | −37.05% | 8.22% | 57.82 | 0.0017% | +6.70% | 73.52% | −53.25 | #5967 |
| FY 2020-21 | 21.99 | 0.0010% | +381.18% | 27.75% | 33.16 | 0.0011% | −42.65% | 44.58% | −11.17 | #4072 |
| FY 2021-22 | 13.99 | 0.0004% | −36.38% | 14.68% | 48.29 | 0.0011% | +45.63% | 59.12% | −34.30 | #5052 |
| FY 2022-23 | 12.26 | 0.0003% | −12.37% | 11.87% | 112.88 | 0.0020% | +133.75% | 71.57% | −100.62 | #5357 |
| FY 2023-24 | 11.30 | 0.0003% | −7.83% | 14.48% | 66.36 | 0.0012% | −41.21% | 59.04% | −55.06 | #5569 |
| FY 2024-25 | 13.07 | 0.0004% | +15.66% | 12.76% | 63.05 | 0.0010% | −4.99% | 52.11% | −49.98 | #5449 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.30%/yr, imports 2.56%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 86080090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.30% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 86080090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.30% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹7.26 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹13.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 86080090 ranked #5449 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 86080090 ranks #5449 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8608, it ranks #3 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10249 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 86080090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 86080090 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 381.18% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹49.98 Crore in HSN Code 86080090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹63.05 Cr exceeded exports of ₹13.07 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹49.98 Crore — ranking #10249 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.56% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Railway Signalling Equipment

India's imports under HSN Code 86080090 have grown at 2.56% CAGR, reaching ₹63.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 86080090 contributes 12.76% of Sub-Chapter 8608 exports — ranked #3

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8608, HSN Code 86080090 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 12.76% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 52.11% share (rank #1).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |