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HSN Code 87163100: Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers

HSN Code 87163100 represents Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 87163100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 87163100

HSN Code 87163100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other trailers and semi-trailers for the transport of goods : Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

8716 - Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 87163100 not include?

Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers does not include products with the following descriptions.

Self-loading or self-unloading trailers and semi-trailers for agricultural purposes

Other vehicles : Hand propelled vehicles (e.g. hand carts, rickshaws and the like)

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 87163100 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹46 Cr

−30.28% vs FY 2024-25

0.0012% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

−31.25% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹46 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2298 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8716

FY 2025-26

2.53%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8716’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 8716’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8716

FY 2025-26

#6 of 10

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8716

Import-side rank: #9 of 10

At a glance

1.95%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#3903

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+255.84%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

2.53%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8716

Share of Sub-Chapter 8716 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 87163100

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3183

Balance

+40.34

Exports

40.44 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

— YoY

5.12% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 8716

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4094

Balance

+19.39

Exports

20.11 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−50.27% YoY

2.42% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+620.00% YoY

0.19% of Sub-Ch. 8716

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3789

Balance

+24.28

Exports

27.20 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+35.26% YoY

3.23% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

2.92 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+305.56% YoY

0.75% of Sub-Ch. 8716

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4310

Balance

+24.73

Exports

24.73 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−9.08% YoY

1.81% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8716

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5176

Balance

+13.75

Exports

13.95 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−43.59% YoY

1.15% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 8716

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3544

Balance

+49.52

Exports

49.64 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+255.84% YoY

3.04% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−40.00% YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 8716

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3226

Balance

+66.09

Exports

66.41 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+33.78% YoY

3.90% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+166.67% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 8716

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #3903

Balance

+46.08

Exports

46.30 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−30.28% YoY

2.53% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−31.25% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 8716

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

1.95% /yr

Imports

11.92% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 8716 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹1,833.08 Cr

Import

₹791.17 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,041.91

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 87163100 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 1.95% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 87163100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.95% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹40.44 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹46.30 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 87163100 Ranked #3903 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 87163100 ranks #3903 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8716, it ranks #6 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #2298 of 12872.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 87163100 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 87163100 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 255.84% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹46.08 Crore in HSN Code 87163100 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹46.30 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.22 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹46.08 Crore — ranking #2298 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 11.92% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers

India's imports under HSN Code 87163100 have grown at 11.92% CAGR, reaching ₹0.22 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 87163100 Contributes 2.53% of Sub-Chapter 8716 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8716, HSN Code 87163100 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 2.53% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #9).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 87163100 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 87163100 ?

It includes Other Parts for Trailers and Semi-Trailers

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers?

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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers?

Under HSN 87163100, Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Tanker Trailers and Semi-Trailers?

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

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