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title: "8508 HSN Code | HSN Code for Vacuum Cleaners in India"
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# HSN Sub-chapter 8508: Vacuum Cleaners

Vacuum cleaners

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 85081100 | [Vacuum cleaner (<=1500W, <=20L): DustAway Mini](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85081100/) |
| 85081900 | [With self-contained electric motor: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85081900/) |
| 85086000 | [Other Vacuum Cleaners](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85086000/) |
| 85087000 | [Electro-Magnetic Coils](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85087000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 8508

It includes Vacuum Cleaners

### How should I document Vacuum Cleaners sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Vacuum Cleaners 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 Vacuum Cleaners?

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

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Vacuum Cleaners?

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.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Vacuum Cleaners?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Vacuum Cleaners are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

### Any import/export nuance for Vacuum Cleaners?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 8508 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹55 Cr (−15.49% YoY) — 0.0015% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,256 Cr (+78.83% YoY) — 0.0206% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,201 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #980 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 85: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.17%
- Rank within Chapter 85: #41 of 48 by export value; import-side #36

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 22.90% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #899 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +83.18% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 85: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 8508

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 | 15.99 | 0.0007% | — | 0.02% | 226.24 | 0.0063% | — | 0.06% | −210.25 | #971 |
| FY 2019-20 | 16.68 | 0.0008% | +4.32% | 0.02% | 245.93 | 0.0073% | +8.70% | 0.07% | −229.25 | #963 |
| FY 2020-21 | 19.80 | 0.0009% | +18.71% | 0.02% | 502.31 | 0.0172% | +104.25% | 0.15% | −482.51 | #946 |
| FY 2021-22 | 36.27 | 0.0012% | +83.18% | 0.02% | 631.23 | 0.0138% | +25.67% | 0.14% | −594.96 | #916 |
| FY 2022-23 | 60.99 | 0.0017% | +68.16% | 0.03% | 540.33 | 0.0094% | −14.40% | 0.10% | −479.34 | #868 |
| FY 2023-24 | 65.21 | 0.0018% | +6.92% | 0.02% | 702.48 | 0.0125% | +30.01% | 0.11% | −637.27 | #868 |
| FY 2024-25 | 55.11 | 0.0015% | −15.49% | 0.01% | 1,256.22 | 0.0206% | +78.83% | 0.17% | −1,201.11 | #899 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 22.90%/yr, imports 33.07%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8508 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 22.90% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8508 have grown at a compound annual rate of 22.90% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹15.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹55.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8508 ranked #899 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8508 ranks #899 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 85, it ranks #41 of 48. By trade surplus, it ranks #980 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8508 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8508 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 83.18% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,201.11 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8508 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,256.22 Cr exceeded exports of ₹55.11 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,201.11 Crore — ranking #980 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 33.07% CAGR signals rising demand for Vacuum Cleaners

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8508 have grown at 33.07% CAGR, reaching ₹1,256.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8508 contributes 0.01% of Chapter 85 exports — ranked #41

Among the 48 sub-chapters under Chapter 85, HSN Sub-Chapter 8508 ranks #41 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.17% share (rank #36).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8501/) | ₹7,369 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8507: Electric accumulators & separators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8507/) | ₹6,959 Cr |
| #41 | HSN Sub-Chapter 8508: Vacuum Cleaners (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹55 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 8501 | [Electric motors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8501/) |
| 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/) |
| 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/) |