8440 HSN Code: Bookbinding Machinery

HSN Sub Chapter 8440 represents Bookbinding Machinery under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Bookbinding Machinery correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8440, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Bookbinding Machinery.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 8440

GST Rate for Bookbinding Machinery under HSN Code 8440. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

84

HSN Code

8440

HSN Description

Book-binding machinery, including booksewing machines

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 8440

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Bookbinding Machinery.

Tariff HSN

84401010

Description

Machinery : Wire stitching machinery, single headed

Tariff HSN

84401090

Description

Machinery : Other

Tariff HSN

84409000

Description

Parts

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 8440 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

₹166 Cr

+39.90% vs FY 2023-24

0.0045% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹218 Cr

+48.83% vs FY 2023-24

0.0036% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹53 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #679 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 84

FY 2024-25

0.06%

Share of Chapter 84’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.04% of Chapter 84’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 84

FY 2024-25

#72 of 86

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 84

Import-side rank: #78 of 86

At a glance

9.28%

Export CAGR

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

#740

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+49.11%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.06%

Contribution to Ch. 84

Share of Chapter 84 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 8440

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 #725

Balance

−13.44

Exports

97.28 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

— YoY

0.07% of Ch. 84

Imports

110.72 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

— YoY

0.04% of Ch. 84

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #729

Balance

−38.18

Exports

96.07 ₹ Cr

0.0043% share

−1.24% YoY

0.07% of Ch. 84

Imports

134.25 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

+21.25% YoY

0.04% of Ch. 84

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #814

Balance

−20.95

Exports

57.88 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

−39.75% YoY

0.04% of Ch. 84

Imports

78.83 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

−41.28% YoY

0.03% of Ch. 84

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #824

Balance

+29.46

Exports

73.82 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

+27.54% YoY

0.04% of Ch. 84

Imports

44.36 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−43.73% YoY

0.01% of Ch. 84

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #793

Balance

+40.77

Exports

110.07 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

+49.11% YoY

0.05% of Ch. 84

Imports

69.30 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+56.22% YoY

0.02% of Ch. 84

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #789

Balance

−28.40

Exports

118.40 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

+7.57% YoY

0.05% of Ch. 84

Imports

146.80 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+111.83% YoY

0.03% of Ch. 84

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #740

Balance

−52.84

Exports

165.64 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

+39.90% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 84

Imports

218.48 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

+48.83% YoY

0.04% of Ch. 84

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

9.28% /yr

Imports

11.99% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 84 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,83,259.46 Cr

Import

₹5,43,949.32 Cr

Trade Balance

−2,60,689.86

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8440 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 9.28% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8440 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.28% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹97.28 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹165.64 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8440 Ranked #740 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8440 ranks #740 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 84, it ranks #72 of 86. By trade surplus, it ranks #679 of 1233.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8440 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8440 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 49.11% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹52.84 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8440 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹218.48 Cr exceeded exports of ₹165.64 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹52.84 Crore — ranking #679 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 11.99% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Bookbinding Machinery

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8440 have grown at 11.99% CAGR, reaching ₹218.48 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8440 Contributes 0.06% of Chapter 84 Exports — Ranked #72

Among the 86 subchapters under Chapter 84, HSN Sub-Chapter 8440 ranks #72 by export value — accounting for 0.06% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.04% share (rank #78).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8440 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 8440

It includes Bookbinding Machinery

How should I document Bookbinding Machinery sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Bookbinding Machinery to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Bookbinding Machinery?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Bookbinding Machinery is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Bookbinding Machinery?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

If I repair and return Bookbinding Machinery, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

What should my invoice and records include for Bookbinding Machinery?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

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.

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