8531 HSN Code: Electric Signaling Apparatus

HSN Sub Chapter 8531 represents Electric Signaling Apparatus under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Electric Signaling Apparatus correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8531, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Electric Signaling Apparatus.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 8531

GST Rate for Electric Signaling Apparatus under HSN Code 8531. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

85

HSN Code

8531

HSN Description

Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus (for example, bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), other than those of heading 8512 or 8530

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 8531

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Electric Signaling Apparatus.

Tariff HSN

85311010

Description

Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus : Burglar alarm

Tariff HSN

85311020

Description

Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus : Fire alarm

Tariff HSN

85311090

Description

Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus : Other

Tariff HSN

85312000

Description

Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD) or light emitting diodes (LED)

Tariff HSN

85318000

Description

Other apparatus

Tariff HSN

85319000

Description

Parts

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 8531 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

₹757 Cr

+6.87% vs FY 2023-24

0.0204% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2,323 Cr

−0.92% vs FY 2023-24

0.0381% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1,566 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #1006 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 85

FY 2024-25

0.20%

Share of Chapter 85’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.31% of Chapter 85’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 85

FY 2024-25

#28 of 48

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 85

Import-side rank: #29 of 48

At a glance

11.63%

Export CAGR

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

#437

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+36.07%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.20%

Contribution to Ch. 85

Share of Chapter 85 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 8531

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 #466

Balance

−1,133.52

Exports

391.42 ₹ Cr

0.0171% share

— YoY

0.44% of Ch. 85

Imports

1,524.94 ₹ Cr

0.0425% share

— YoY

0.42% of Ch. 85

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #434

Balance

−1,021.25

Exports

450.08 ₹ Cr

0.0204% share

+14.99% YoY

0.42% of Ch. 85

Imports

1,471.33 ₹ Cr

0.0439% share

−3.52% YoY

0.42% of Ch. 85

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #481

Balance

−801.77

Exports

371.52 ₹ Cr

0.0173% share

−17.45% YoY

0.35% of Ch. 85

Imports

1,173.29 ₹ Cr

0.0403% share

−20.26% YoY

0.34% of Ch. 85

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #523

Balance

−1,138.51

Exports

411.84 ₹ Cr

0.0131% share

+10.85% YoY

0.27% of Ch. 85

Imports

1,550.35 ₹ Cr

0.0339% share

+32.14% YoY

0.33% of Ch. 85

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #481

Balance

−1,679.31

Exports

560.41 ₹ Cr

0.0155% share

+36.07% YoY

0.24% of Ch. 85

Imports

2,239.72 ₹ Cr

0.0390% share

+44.47% YoY

0.41% of Ch. 85

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #443

Balance

−1,636.41

Exports

708.63 ₹ Cr

0.0196% share

+26.45% YoY

0.25% of Ch. 85

Imports

2,345.04 ₹ Cr

0.0418% share

+4.70% YoY

0.36% of Ch. 85

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #437

Balance

−1,566.08

Exports

757.31 ₹ Cr

0.0204% share

+6.87% YoY

0.20% of Ch. 85

Imports

2,323.39 ₹ Cr

0.0381% share

−0.92% YoY

0.31% of Ch. 85

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

11.63% /yr

Imports

7.27% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 85 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹3,73,532.09 Cr

Import

₹7,49,913.76 Cr

Trade Balance

−3,76,381.67

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8531 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 11.63% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8531 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.63% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹391.42 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹757.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8531 Ranked #437 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8531 ranks #437 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 85, it ranks #28 of 48. By trade surplus, it ranks #1006 of 1233.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8531 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8531 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 36.07% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1,566.08 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8531 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,323.39 Cr exceeded exports of ₹757.31 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,566.08 Crore — ranking #1006 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 7.27% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Electric Signaling Apparatus

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8531 have grown at 7.27% CAGR, reaching ₹2,323.39 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8531 Contributes 0.20% of Chapter 85 Exports — Ranked #28

Among the 48 subchapters under Chapter 85, HSN Sub-Chapter 8531 ranks #28 by export value — accounting for 0.20% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.31% share (rank #29).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8531 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 8531

It includes Electric Signaling Apparatus

Do spares or accessories of Electric Signaling Apparatus follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Electric Signaling Apparatus?

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

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Electric Signaling Apparatus?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

If I repair and return Electric Signaling Apparatus, 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.

How should I document Electric Signaling Apparatus sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Electric Signaling Apparatus 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.

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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