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# HSN Code 88026000: Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles: Satellites & Suborbital Vehicles

- [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 8802: Aircraft and spacecraft](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8802/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3%(If for personal use) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 88026000 ?

It includes Ground flying trainers and parts thereof : Other

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles: Satellites & Suborbital 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 Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles: Satellites & Suborbital Vehicles is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles: Satellites & Suborbital Vehicles; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles: Satellites & Suborbital Vehicles?

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 Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles: Satellites & Suborbital Vehicles?

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 Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles: Satellites & Suborbital Vehicles?

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

### How much GST applies to Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles: Satellites & Suborbital Vehicles?

Under HSN 88026000, Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles: Satellites & Suborbital Vehicles attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 88026000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹48 Cr (+224.97% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹420 Cr (−72.40% YoY) — 0.0069% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹372 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11714 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8802: 0.10% of its exports; import side 0.38%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8802: #3 of 6 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 100.02% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3680 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +224.97% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8802: 0.10% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 88026000

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. 8802 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8802 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.14% | 527.56 | 0.0147% | — | 1.05% | −526.81 | #7867 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 189.58 | 0.0057% | −64.06% | 0.29% | −189.58 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | 250.74 | 0.0086% | +32.26% | 0.62% | −250.55 | #8900 |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 229.10 | 0.0050% | −8.63% | 0.66% | −229.10 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | 218.55 | 0.0060% | — | 22.42% | 1,360.65 | 0.0237% | +493.91% | 1.56% | −1,142.10 | #1638 |
| FY 2023-24 | 14.78 | 0.0004% | −93.24% | 0.10% | 1,523.12 | 0.0271% | +11.94% | 1.52% | −1,508.34 | #5182 |
| FY 2024-25 | 48.03 | 0.0013% | +224.97% | 0.10% | 420.34 | 0.0069% | −72.40% | 0.38% | −372.31 | #3680 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 100.02%/yr, imports -3.72%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 88026000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 100.02% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 88026000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 100.02% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.75 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹48.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 88026000 ranked #3680 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 88026000 ranks #3680 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8802, it ranks #3 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #11714 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 88026000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 88026000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 224.97% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹372.31 Crore in HSN Code 88026000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹420.34 Cr exceeded exports of ₹48.03 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹372.31 Crore — ranking #11714 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -3.72% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles: Satellites & Suborbital Vehicles

India's imports under HSN Code 88026000 have grown at -3.72% CAGR, reaching ₹420.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 88026000 contributes 0.10% of Sub-Chapter 8802 exports — ranked #3

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8802, HSN Code 88026000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 0.10% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.38% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8802

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 88024000: Aeroplanes (Unladen >15000 kg, Personal Use)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-88024000/) | ₹46,823 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 88021200: Helicopters Weighing > 2,000 kg for Personal Use](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-88021200/) | ₹113 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 88026000: Spacecraft & Launch Vehicles: Satellites & Suborbital Vehicles (this hsn code) | ₹48 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 88023000: Aeroplanes Weighing 2,000-15,000 kg for Personal Use](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-88023000/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 88022000: Aeroplanes (Unladen ≤2000 kg, Personal Use)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-88022000/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 88021100: Helicopters Weighing ≤ 2000 kg for Personal Use](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-88021100/) | < ₹1 Crore |