HSN Code 87163900: Goods transport trailers

HSN Code 87163900 represents Goods transport trailers under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Goods transport trailers correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 87163900, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Goods transport trailers.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 87163900

HSN Code 87163900 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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

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 87163900 not include?

Goods transport trailers does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 87162000

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

HSN Code 87163100

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

HSN Code 87168010

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 87163900 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

₹95 Cr

+75.18% vs FY 2023-24

0.0026% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹42 Cr

−19.61% vs FY 2023-24

0.0007% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹53 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2099 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8716

FY 2024-25

5.61%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8716’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 7.41% of Sub-Chapter 8716’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8716

FY 2024-25

#3 of 10

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

Import-side rank: #5 of 10

At a glance

31.77%

Export CAGR

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

#2720

National Export Rank

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

+133.45%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

5.61%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8716

Share of Sub-Chapter 8716 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 87163900

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 #4219

Balance

−2.32

Exports

18.23 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

— YoY

2.31% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

20.55 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

5.73% of Sub-Ch. 8716

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3348

Balance

−37.54

Exports

35.88 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+96.82% YoY

4.32% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

73.42 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

+257.27% YoY

19.60% of Sub-Ch. 8716

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3898

Balance

−23.39

Exports

25.07 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−30.13% YoY

2.97% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

48.46 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

−34.00% YoY

12.42% of Sub-Ch. 8716

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3636

Balance

−24.19

Exports

41.22 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+64.42% YoY

3.02% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

65.41 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+34.98% YoY

12.68% of Sub-Ch. 8716

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2583

Balance

+48.58

Exports

96.23 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+133.45% YoY

7.91% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

47.65 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−27.15% YoY

8.02% of Sub-Ch. 8716

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3401

Balance

+1.99

Exports

54.47 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−43.40% YoY

3.34% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

52.48 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+10.14% YoY

8.25% of Sub-Ch. 8716

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2720

Balance

+53.23

Exports

95.42 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+75.18% YoY

5.61% of Sub-Ch. 8716

Imports

42.19 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−19.61% YoY

7.41% of Sub-Ch. 8716

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

31.77% /yr

Imports

12.74% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 8716 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,702.21 Cr

Import

₹569.26 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,132.95

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 87163900 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 31.77% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 87163900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 31.77% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹18.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹95.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 87163900 Ranked #2720 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 87163900 ranks #2720 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8716, it ranks #3 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #2099 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 87163900 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 87163900 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 133.45% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹53.23 Crore in HSN Code 87163900 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹95.42 Cr exceeded imports of ₹42.19 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹53.23 Crore — ranking #2099 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 12.74% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Goods transport trailers

India's imports under HSN Code 87163900 have grown at 12.74% CAGR, reaching ₹42.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 87163900 Contributes 5.61% of Sub-Chapter 8716 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8716, HSN Code 87163900 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 5.61% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.41% share (rank #5).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 87163900 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 87163900 ?

It includes Balloons, Dirigibles, and Non-Powered Aircraft

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Goods transport 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.

Any common misclassification issue with Goods transport trailers?

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 Goods transport trailers?

Under HSN 87163900, Goods transport trailers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Goods transport trailers?

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 Goods transport trailers is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Goods transport trailers?

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

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.