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# HSN Code 88010020: Balloons

- [Section 17: Guide to HSN Section 17](https://busy.in/hsn/section-17/)
- [Chapter 88: Aircraft, Spacecraft, Its Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-88/)
- [Sub-chapter 8801: Non-powered aircraft](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8801/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft: Balloons | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 88010020 ?

It includes Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles: Satellites & Suborbital Vehicles

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Balloons?

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 much GST applies to Balloons?

Under HSN 88010020, Balloons attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Balloons is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Balloons?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Balloons?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 88010020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−49.46% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (−67.19% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7588 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8801: 15.55% of its exports; import side 70.22%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8801: #3 of 6 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -20.41% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8314 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +82.14% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8801: 15.55% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 88010020

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. 8801 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8801 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 3.66 | 0.0002% | — | 65.95% | 4.33 | 0.0001% | — | 89.83% | −0.67 | #6244 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.49 | 0.0001% | −59.29% | 82.78% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.92% | 2.75% | +1.40 | #7228 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −56.38% | 24.44% | 1.90 | 0.0001% | +2,011.11% | 20.95% | −1.25 | #8024 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −13.85% | 19.93% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −87.37% | 26.09% | +0.32 | #8497 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.02 | 0.0000% | +82.14% | 31.97% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +229.17% | 80.61% | +0.23 | #8082 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.84 | 0.0001% | +80.39% | 38.17% | 3.81 | 0.0001% | +382.28% | 90.28% | −1.97 | #7652 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −49.46% | 15.55% | 1.25 | 0.0000% | −67.19% | 70.22% | −0.32 | #8314 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -20.41%/yr, imports -18.70%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 88010020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -20.41% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 88010020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -20.41% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹3.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.93 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 88010020 ranked #8314 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 88010020 ranks #8314 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8801, it ranks #3 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #7588 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 88010020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 88010020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 82.14% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.32 Crore in HSN Code 88010020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.25 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.93 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.32 Crore — ranking #7588 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -18.70% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Balloons

India's imports under HSN Code 88010020 have grown at -18.70% CAGR, reaching ₹1.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 88010020 contributes 15.55% of Sub-Chapter 8801 exports — ranked #3

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8801, HSN Code 88010020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 15.55% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 70.22% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8801

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 88010010: Balloons, Dirigibles, and Non-Powered Aircraft](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-88010010/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 88010090: Other Non-Powered Aircraft](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-88010090/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 88010020: Balloons (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 88011000: Balloons (Non-Powered Aircraft)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-88011000/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 88019010: Other Non-Powered Aircraft](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-88019010/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 88019090: Inflatable Yachts/Pleasure Vessels](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-88019090/) | — |