Consistent Export Growth: 9.07% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8506 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.07% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹69.43 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹127.47 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Sub Chapter 8506 represents Primary cells & primary batteries under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Primary cells & primary batteries correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8506, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Primary cells & primary batteries.
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GST Rate for Primary cells & primary batteries under HSN Code 8506. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Primary cells & primary batteries.
Tariff HSN
Description
Manganese dioxide
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Mercuric oxide
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Silver oxide
Tariff HSN
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Lithium
Tariff HSN
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Air-zinc
Tariff HSN
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Other primary cells and primary batteries: Button Cells
Tariff HSN
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Other primary cells and primary batteries: Other
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Parts
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India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹127 Cr
0.0033% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹1,084 Cr
0.0158% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹956 Cr
Surplus rank #941 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 85
FY 2025-260.03%
Share of Chapter 85’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 0.12% of Chapter 85’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 85
FY 2025-26#39 of 48
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 85
Import-side rank: #39 of 48
At a glance
9.07%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#807
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2025-26
+98.18%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
0.03%
Contribution to Ch. 85
Share of Chapter 85 exports in FY 2025-26
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−506.68
Exports
69.43 ₹ Cr
0.0030% share
— YoY
0.08% of Ch. 85
Imports
576.11 ₹ Cr
0.0160% share
— YoY
0.16% of Ch. 85
Balance
−296.20
Exports
128.52 ₹ Cr
0.0058% share
+85.11% YoY
0.12% of Ch. 85
Imports
424.72 ₹ Cr
0.0127% share
−26.28% YoY
0.12% of Ch. 85
Balance
−392.39
Exports
80.14 ₹ Cr
0.0037% share
−37.64% YoY
0.08% of Ch. 85
Imports
472.53 ₹ Cr
0.0162% share
+11.26% YoY
0.14% of Ch. 85
Balance
−311.16
Exports
158.82 ₹ Cr
0.0051% share
+98.18% YoY
0.11% of Ch. 85
Imports
469.98 ₹ Cr
0.0103% share
−0.54% YoY
0.10% of Ch. 85
Balance
−549.89
Exports
117.99 ₹ Cr
0.0033% share
−25.71% YoY
0.05% of Ch. 85
Imports
667.88 ₹ Cr
0.0116% share
+42.11% YoY
0.12% of Ch. 85
Balance
−574.02
Exports
152.42 ₹ Cr
0.0042% share
+29.18% YoY
0.05% of Ch. 85
Imports
726.44 ₹ Cr
0.0129% share
+8.77% YoY
0.11% of Ch. 85
Balance
−655.77
Exports
151.72 ₹ Cr
0.0041% share
−0.46% YoY
0.04% of Ch. 85
Imports
807.49 ₹ Cr
0.0132% share
+11.16% YoY
0.11% of Ch. 85
Balance
−956.41
Exports
127.47 ₹ Cr
0.0033% share
−15.98% YoY
0.03% of Ch. 85
Imports
1,083.88 ₹ Cr
0.0158% share
+34.23% YoY
0.12% of Ch. 85
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
9.07% /yr
Imports
9.45% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹4,77,278.49 Cr
Import
₹9,27,363.22 Cr
Trade Balance
−4,50,084.73
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8506 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.07% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹69.43 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹127.47 Crore in FY 2025-26.
In FY 2025-26, HSN Sub-Chapter 8506 ranks #807 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 85, it ranks #39 of 48. By trade surplus, it ranks #941 of 1233.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8506 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 98.18% over the prior year.
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹1,083.88 Cr exceeded exports of ₹127.47 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹956.41 Crore — ranking #941 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8506 have grown at 9.45% CAGR, reaching ₹1,083.88 Crore in FY 2025-26.
Among the 48 subchapters under Chapter 85, HSN Sub-Chapter 8506 ranks #39 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.12% share (rank #39).
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8506 and GST compliance.
It includes Primary cells & primary batteries
Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.
Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.
If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.
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.
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.