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# HSN Code 87161000: Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping

- [Section 17: Guide to HSN Section 17](https://busy.in/hsn/section-17/)
- [Chapter 87: Vehicles Other Than Tramway/Railway Rolling Stock](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-87/)
- [Sub-chapter 8716: Trailers & non-propelled vehicles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8716/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping | 9% | 9% | 18% | 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) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 87161000 ?

It includes Other vehicles : Other

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping?

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 Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping?

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

### How much GST applies to Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping?

Under HSN 87161000, Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 87161000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹22 Cr (+172.36% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (+209.43% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹21 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2794 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8716: 1.32% of its exports; import side 0.29%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8716: #8 of 10 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 50.81% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4709 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +172.36% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8716: 1.32% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 87161000

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. 8716 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8716 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.91 | 0.0001% | — | 0.24% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | +1.76 | #6999 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.11 | 0.0001% | +10.47% | 0.25% | 13.84 | 0.0004% | +9,126.67% | 3.69% | −11.73 | #6866 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.09 | 0.0001% | −0.95% | 0.25% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.99% | 0.04% | +1.95 | #6932 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.52 | 0.0001% | +20.57% | 0.18% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +342.86% | 0.12% | +1.90 | #7087 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.09 | 0.0001% | +22.62% | 0.25% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.32% | 0.06% | +2.72 | #6973 |
| FY 2023-24 | 8.25 | 0.0002% | +166.99% | 0.51% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +43.24% | 0.08% | +7.72 | #5974 |
| FY 2024-25 | 22.47 | 0.0006% | +172.36% | 1.32% | 1.64 | 0.0000% | +209.43% | 0.29% | +20.83 | #4709 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 50.81%/yr, imports 48.98%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 87161000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 50.81% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 87161000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 50.81% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹22.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 87161000 ranked #4709 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 87161000 ranks #4709 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8716, it ranks #8 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #2794 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 87161000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 87161000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 172.36% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹20.83 Crore in HSN Code 87161000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹22.47 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.64 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹20.83 Crore — ranking #2794 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 48.98% CAGR signals rising demand for Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping

India's imports under HSN Code 87161000 have grown at 48.98% CAGR, reaching ₹1.64 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 87161000 contributes 1.32% of Sub-Chapter 8716 exports — ranked #8

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8716, HSN Code 87161000 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 1.32% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.29% share (rank #7).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8716

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 87169010: Parts\| Accessories Of Trailers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-87169010/) | ₹863 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 87169090: Other Parts for Trailers and Semi-Trailers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-87169090/) | ₹516 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 87163900: Goods transport trailers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-87163900/) | ₹95 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 87163100: Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-87163100/) | ₹66 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 87168090: Other vehicles : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-87168090/) | ₹56 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 87168010: Hand Propelled Vehicles (Carts/Rickshaws)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-87168010/) | ₹33 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 87162000: Self-Loading/Unloading Agricultural Trailers/Semi-Trailers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-87162000/) | ₹33 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 87161000: Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping (this hsn code) | ₹22 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 87164000: Other Trailers And Semi-Trailers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-87164000/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 87168020: Other vehicles : Animal drawn vehicles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-87168020/) | < ₹1 Crore |