HSN Code 87053000: Fire Fighting Vehicles

HSN Code 87053000 represents Fire Fighting Vehicles under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Fire Fighting Vehicles correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 87053000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Fire Fighting Vehicles.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 87053000

HSN Code 87053000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Fire fighting vehicles

Chapter

87 - Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof

Sub Chapter

8705 - Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concrete-mixers lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units)

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

See note

CESS note

Nil( if All old and used motor vehicles. Explanation : Nothing contained in this entry shall apply if the supplier of such goods has availed input tax credit as defined in clause (63) of section 2 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, CENVAT credit as defined in CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004, or the input tax credit of Value Added Tax or any other taxes paid on such vehicles / Nil (if Fuel Cell Motor Vehicles)

What does HSN Code 87053000 not include?

Fire Fighting Vehicles does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 87053000 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

₹37 Cr

+112.44% vs FY 2023-24

0.0010% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹429 Cr

+96.44% vs FY 2023-24

0.0071% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹392 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11747 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8705

FY 2024-25

7.86%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8705’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 62.14% of Sub-Chapter 8705’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8705

FY 2024-25

#3 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8705

Import-side rank: #1 of 5

At a glance

27.45%

Export CAGR

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

#4027

National Export Rank

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

+350.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

7.86%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8705

Share of Sub-Chapter 8705 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 87053000

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 #5176

Balance

−58.09

Exports

8.61 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

3.42% of Sub-Ch. 8705

Imports

66.70 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

— YoY

42.46% of Sub-Ch. 8705

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5916

Balance

−200.85

Exports

4.78 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−44.48% YoY

2.85% of Sub-Ch. 8705

Imports

205.63 ₹ Cr

0.0061% share

+208.29% YoY

39.15% of Sub-Ch. 8705

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4093

Balance

−141.37

Exports

21.51 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+350.00% YoY

8.21% of Sub-Ch. 8705

Imports

162.88 ₹ Cr

0.0056% share

−20.79% YoY

63.25% of Sub-Ch. 8705

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3498

Balance

−45.73

Exports

45.17 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+110.00% YoY

10.57% of Sub-Ch. 8705

Imports

90.90 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

−44.19% YoY

34.95% of Sub-Ch. 8705

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5130

Balance

−160.56

Exports

14.39 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−68.14% YoY

3.61% of Sub-Ch. 8705

Imports

174.95 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

+92.46% YoY

46.07% of Sub-Ch. 8705

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4963

Balance

−200.97

Exports

17.37 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+20.71% YoY

4.49% of Sub-Ch. 8705

Imports

218.34 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

+24.80% YoY

54.59% of Sub-Ch. 8705

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4027

Balance

−392.01

Exports

36.90 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+112.44% YoY

7.86% of Sub-Ch. 8705

Imports

428.91 ₹ Cr

0.0071% share

+96.44% YoY

62.14% of Sub-Ch. 8705

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

27.45% /yr

Imports

36.37% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8705 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹469.76 Cr

Import

₹690.25 Cr

Trade Balance

−220.49

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 87053000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 27.45% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 87053000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 27.45% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹8.61 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹36.90 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 87053000 Ranked #4027 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 87053000 ranks #4027 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8705, it ranks #3 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #11747 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 87053000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 87053000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 350.00% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹392.01 Crore in HSN Code 87053000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹428.91 Cr exceeded exports of ₹36.90 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹392.01 Crore — ranking #11747 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 36.37% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Fire Fighting Vehicles

India's imports under HSN Code 87053000 have grown at 36.37% CAGR, reaching ₹428.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 87053000 Contributes 7.86% of Sub-Chapter 8705 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8705, HSN Code 87053000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 7.86% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 62.14% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 87053000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 87053000 ?

It includes Chassis (Three-wheeled vehicles)

How much GST applies to Fire Fighting Vehicles?

Under HSN 87053000, Fire Fighting Vehicles attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Fire Fighting Vehicles?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Fire Fighting Vehicles?

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 Fire Fighting Vehicles?

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 Fire Fighting Vehicles is sold with other items?

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

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.