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title: "8501 HSN Code | HSN Code for Electric motors in India"
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# HSN Sub-chapter 8501: Electric motors

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)

Part of [Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-85/).

- Current GST rate: 18%
- Earlier GST rate: 18%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 85011011 | [DC Micro motor](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85011011/) |
| 85011012 | [Stepper motors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85011012/) |
| 85011013 | [DC Wiper motor](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85011013/) |
| 85011019 | [DC motors: Other (<= 37.5W)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85011019/) |
| 85011020 | [AC motor, not exceeding 37.5W](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85011020/) |
| 85012000 | [DC motors and generators](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85012000/) |
| 85013111 | [DC Micro Motors (≤750W)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013111/) |
| 85013112 | [Stepper Motors (≤750W)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013112/) |
| 85013113 | [DC Wiper Motors (≤750W)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013113/) |
| 85013119 | [Other DC Motors (≤750W)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013119/) |
| 85013120 | [DC Generators (≤750W)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013120/) |
| 85013210 | [DC Motor (>750W-75kW)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013210/) |
| 85013220 | [Electric Transformers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013220/) |
| 85013310 | [DC Motors (>75-375kW)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013310/) |
| 85013320 | [Other Transformers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013320/) |
| 85013410 | [DC Motor (>375-1000kW)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013410/) |
| 85013420 | [DC Motor (>1000-2000kW)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013420/) |
| 85013430 | [DC Motor (>2000-5000kW)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013430/) |
| 85013440 | [DC Motors (>5000 kW, ≤10000 kW)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013440/) |
| 85013450 | [DC Motors (>10,000kW)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85013450/) |
| 85014010 | [AC motors: Fractional horse power](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85014010/) |
| 85014090 | [Other AC motors, single-phase: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85014090/) |
| 85015110 | [Electric Motors (≤37.5 W)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85015110/) |
| 85015120 | [Other AC Motors Multi-Phase: Output Not Exceeding 750 W](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85015120/) |
| 85015190 | [Other AC motors, multi-phase: Of an output not exceeding 750 W : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85015190/) |
| 85015210 | [3-Phase Squirrel Cage Motor (0.75-75kW)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85015210/) |
| 85015220 | [Slipring Motors (>750W-75kW)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85015220/) |
| 85015290 | [Other AC Motors (>750W-75kW)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85015290/) |
| 85015310 | [Other Electric Motors (≤37.5 W)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85015310/) |
| 85015320 | [Multi-Phase AC Slipring Motors Over 75 kW Output](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85015320/) |
| 85015330 | [Multi-Phase AC Motors: Output Exceeding 75 kW: Traction Motors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85015330/) |
| 85015390 | [AC generators (alternators)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85015390/) |
| 85016100 | [AC generators: Not exceeding 75 kVA](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016100/) |
| 85016200 | [Generators: Output 75-375 kVA](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016200/) |
| 85016300 | [Generators with output 375-750 kVA](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016300/) |
| 85016410 | [Generator (750–2,000 kVA)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016410/) |
| 85016420 | [Generators: Output 2,000-5,000 kVA](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016420/) |
| 85016430 | [Generators: Output 5,000-15,000 kVA](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016430/) |
| 85016440 | [Generator (15,000–37,500 kVA)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016440/) |
| 85016450 | [Generator (37,500–75,000 kVA)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016450/) |
| 85016460 | [Generators: Output 75,000-1,37,500 kVA](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016460/) |
| 85016470 | [Generators: Output 1,37,500-3,12,500 kVA](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016470/) |
| 85016480 | [Generators: Output 3,12,500 kVA](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85016480/) |
| 85017100 | [DC generators: <50W](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85017100/) |
| 85017200 | [Photovoltaic DC generators, >50W](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85017200/) |
| 85018000 | [Photovoltaic Ac Generators](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85018000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 8501

It includes Electric motors

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Electric motors?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Electric motors 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 Electric motors?

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.

### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Electric motors?

If your outward supply of Electric motors is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

### If I repair and return Electric motors, 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.

### Any special steps when selling Electric motors through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 8501 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹7,369 Cr (+17.39% YoY) — 0.1990% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹13,028 Cr (+17.86% YoY) — 0.2136% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹5,658 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #1121 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 85: 1.97% of its exports; import side 1.74%
- Rank within Chapter 85: #9 of 48 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.98% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #93 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +21.06% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 85: 1.97% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 8501

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 Ch. 85 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 85 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 3,543.24 | 0.1544% | — | 3.97% | 6,567.64 | 0.1829% | — | 1.80% | −3,024.40 | #127 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3,990.49 | 0.1807% | +12.62% | 3.71% | 6,348.27 | 0.1892% | −3.34% | 1.82% | −2,357.78 | #99 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3,915.81 | 0.1821% | −1.87% | 3.73% | 5,763.70 | 0.1978% | −9.21% | 1.67% | −1,847.89 | #112 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4,740.61 | 0.1511% | +21.06% | 3.15% | 8,112.46 | 0.1775% | +40.75% | 1.74% | −3,371.85 | #123 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5,557.86 | 0.1535% | +17.24% | 2.41% | 10,583.98 | 0.1841% | +30.47% | 1.95% | −5,026.12 | #116 |
| FY 2023-24 | 6,277.86 | 0.1735% | +12.95% | 2.20% | 11,053.47 | 0.1968% | +4.44% | 1.68% | −4,775.61 | #104 |
| FY 2024-25 | 7,369.37 | 0.1990% | +17.39% | 1.97% | 13,027.79 | 0.2136% | +17.86% | 1.74% | −5,658.42 | #93 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.98%/yr, imports 12.09%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8501 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.98% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8501 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.98% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3,543.24 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7,369.37 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8501 ranked #93 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8501 ranks #93 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 85, it ranks #9 of 48. By trade surplus, it ranks #1121 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8501 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8501 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 21.06% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹5,658.42 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8501 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹13,027.79 Cr exceeded exports of ₹7,369.37 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹5,658.42 Crore — ranking #1121 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.09% CAGR signals rising demand for Electric motors

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8501 have grown at 12.09% CAGR, reaching ₹13,027.79 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8501 contributes 1.97% of Chapter 85 exports — ranked #9

Among the 48 sub-chapters under Chapter 85, HSN Sub-Chapter 8501 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 1.97% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.74% share (rank #10).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 85

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8517: Telephone & Communication Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8517/) | ₹2,19,707 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8504: Clad metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8504/) | ₹26,635 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8544: Insulated electric wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8544/) | ₹19,814 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8503: Machinery parts for headings 8501-8502](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8503/) | ₹11,520 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8536: Circuit switching apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8536/) | ₹11,406 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8538: Parts For Apparatus Of Headings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8538/) | ₹11,292 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8541: Diodes, Transistors, Led Devices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8541/) | ₹11,002 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8537: Electric control panels & consoles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8537/) | ₹7,817 Cr |
| #9 | HSN Sub-Chapter 8501: Electric motors (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹7,369 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8507: Electric accumulators & separators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8507/) | ₹6,959 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 8502 | [Electric Generating, Rotary Converters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8502/) |
| 8503 | [Machinery parts for headings 8501-8502](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8503/) |
| 8504 | [Clad metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8504/) |
| 8505 | [Electro, Permanent Magnets, Clutches](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8505/) |
| 8506 | [Primary cells & primary batteries](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8506/) |
| 8507 | [Electric accumulators & separators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8507/) |
| 8508 | [Vacuum Cleaners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8508/) |
| 8509 | [Electro-mechanical Appliances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8509/) |
| 8510 | [Electric Shavers & Clippers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8510/) |
| 8511 | [Ignition Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8511/) |
| 8512 | [Lighting & Signaling Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8512/) |
| 8513 | [Portable Electric Lamps](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8513/) |
| 8514 | [Industrial electric furnaces & ovens](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8514/) |
| 8515 | [Electric soldering & welding machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8515/) |
| 8516 | [Electric heaters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8516/) |
| 8517 | [Telephone & Communication Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8517/) |
| 8518 | [Microphones and amplifiers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8518/) |
| 8519 | [Sound Recording Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8519/) |
| 8521 | [Video recording apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8521/) |
| 8522 | [Parts for electrical apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8522/) |
| 8523 | [Recording discs and tapes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8523/) |
| 8524 | [Recorded Media](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8524/) |
| 8525 | [Transmission apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8525/) |
| 8526 | [Radar apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8526/) |
| 8527 | [Radio-broadcasting reception apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8527/) |
| 8528 | [Monitors and projectors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8528/) |
| 8529 | [Parts for electrical apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8529/) |
| 8530 | [Electrical signaling/traffic control](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8530/) |
| 8531 | [Electric Signaling Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8531/) |
| 8532 | [Electrical Capacitors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8532/) |
| 8533 | [Electrical Resistors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8533/) |
| 8534 | [Printed circuits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8534/) |
| 8535 | [Electrical circuits protection](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8535/) |
| 8536 | [Circuit switching apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8536/) |
| 8537 | [Electric control panels & consoles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8537/) |
| 8538 | [Parts For Apparatus Of Headings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8538/) |
| 8539 | [Electric lamps & units](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8539/) |
| 8540 | [Thermionic, cold cathode tubes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8540/) |
| 8541 | [Diodes, Transistors, Led Devices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8541/) |
| 8542 | [Electronic integrated circuits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8542/) |
| 8543 | [Electrical machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8543/) |
| 8544 | [Insulated electric wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8544/) |
| 8545 | [Carbon articles for electrical use](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8545/) |
| 8546 | [Electrical insulators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8546/) |
| 8547 | [Insulating fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8547/) |
| 8548 | [Electrical parts of machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8548/) |
| 8549 | [Electrical waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8549/) |