HSN Code 86090000: Specialized Transport Containers

HSN Code 86090000 represents Specialized Transport Containers under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Specialized Transport Containers correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 86090000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Specialized Transport Containers.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 86090000

HSN Code 86090000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport [including refrigerated containers]

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

8609 - Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 86090000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹526 Cr

−0.31% vs FY 2023-24

0.0143% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,106 Cr

+29.03% vs FY 2023-24

0.0182% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹579 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11986 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8609

FY 2024-25

100.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8609’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 8609’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8609

FY 2024-25

#1 of 1

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8609

Import-side rank: #1 of 1

At a glance

37.72%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#973

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+77.55%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

100.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8609

Share of Sub-Chapter 8609 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 86090000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2310

Balance

−530.67

Exports

77.12 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

Imports

607.79 ₹ Cr

0.0170% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1838

Balance

−431.23

Exports

116.99 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

+51.70% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

Imports

548.22 ₹ Cr

0.0164% share

−9.80% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1321

Balance

−557.36

Exports

207.72 ₹ Cr

0.0097% share

+77.55% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

Imports

765.08 ₹ Cr

0.0263% share

+39.56% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1155

Balance

−682.71

Exports

346.35 ₹ Cr

0.0110% share

+66.74% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

Imports

1,029.06 ₹ Cr

0.0225% share

+34.50% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1057

Balance

−790.00

Exports

421.42 ₹ Cr

0.0116% share

+21.67% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

Imports

1,211.42 ₹ Cr

0.0211% share

+17.72% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #917

Balance

−329.00

Exports

527.89 ₹ Cr

0.0146% share

+25.26% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

Imports

856.89 ₹ Cr

0.0153% share

−29.27% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #973

Balance

−579.37

Exports

526.28 ₹ Cr

0.0143% share

−0.31% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

Imports

1,105.65 ₹ Cr

0.0182% share

+29.03% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 8609

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

37.72% /yr

Imports

10.49% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8609 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹526.28 Cr

Import

₹1,105.65 Cr

Trade Balance

−579.37

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 86090000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 37.72% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 86090000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 37.72% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹77.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹526.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 86090000 Ranked #973 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 86090000 ranks #973 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8609, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #11986 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 86090000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 86090000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 77.55% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹579.37 Crore in HSN Code 86090000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,105.65 Cr exceeded exports of ₹526.28 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹579.37 Crore — ranking #11986 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 10.49% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Specialized Transport Containers

India's imports under HSN Code 86090000 have grown at 10.49% CAGR, reaching ₹1,105.65 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 86090000 Contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 8609 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8609, HSN Code 86090000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 86090000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 86090000 ?

It includes Garden Tractors (≤1800 cc Engine)

How should mixed supplies be billed when Specialized Transport Containers is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Specialized Transport Containers?

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

How much GST applies to Specialized Transport Containers?

Under HSN 86090000, Specialized Transport Containers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Specialized Transport Containers?

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 Specialized Transport Containers?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Specialized Transport Containers?

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.