8537 HSN Code: Electric control panels & consoles

HSN Sub Chapter 8537 represents Electric control panels & consoles under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Electric control panels & consoles correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8537, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Electric control panels & consoles.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 8537

GST Rate for Electric control panels & consoles under HSN Code 8537. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

85

HSN Code

8537

HSN Description

Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of chapter 90, and numerical control apparatus, other than switching apparatus of heading 8517

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 8537

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Electric control panels & consoles.

Tariff HSN

85371000

Description

For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V

Tariff HSN

85372000

Description

For a voltage exceeding 1,000 V

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 8537 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

₹7,817 Cr

+25.82% vs FY 2023-24

0.2111% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹10,295 Cr

+21.66% vs FY 2023-24

0.1688% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹2,479 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #1054 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 85

FY 2024-25

2.09%

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

Import side: 1.37% of Chapter 85’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 85

FY 2024-25

#8 of 48

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 85

Import-side rank: #16 of 48

At a glance

13.67%

Export CAGR

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

#90

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+25.82%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

2.09%

Contribution to Ch. 85

Share of Chapter 85 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 8537

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 #124

Balance

−1,370.36

Exports

3,622.86 ₹ Cr

0.1578% share

— YoY

4.06% of Ch. 85

Imports

4,993.22 ₹ Cr

0.1390% share

— YoY

1.37% of Ch. 85

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #107

Balance

−770.06

Exports

3,895.21 ₹ Cr

0.1764% share

+7.52% YoY

3.62% of Ch. 85

Imports

4,665.27 ₹ Cr

0.1391% share

−6.57% YoY

1.34% of Ch. 85

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #108

Balance

−405.76

Exports

4,042.21 ₹ Cr

0.1879% share

+3.77% YoY

3.85% of Ch. 85

Imports

4,447.97 ₹ Cr

0.1526% share

−4.66% YoY

1.29% of Ch. 85

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #140

Balance

−1,921.25

Exports

4,149.05 ₹ Cr

0.1322% share

+2.64% YoY

2.76% of Ch. 85

Imports

6,070.30 ₹ Cr

0.1328% share

+36.47% YoY

1.30% of Ch. 85

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #122

Balance

−2,439.74

Exports

5,170.85 ₹ Cr

0.1428% share

+24.63% YoY

2.24% of Ch. 85

Imports

7,610.59 ₹ Cr

0.1324% share

+25.37% YoY

1.40% of Ch. 85

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #105

Balance

−2,250.12

Exports

6,212.35 ₹ Cr

0.1717% share

+20.14% YoY

2.18% of Ch. 85

Imports

8,462.47 ₹ Cr

0.1507% share

+11.19% YoY

1.29% of Ch. 85

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #90

Balance

−2,478.59

Exports

7,816.56 ₹ Cr

0.2111% share

+25.82% YoY

2.09% of Ch. 85

Imports

10,295.15 ₹ Cr

0.1688% share

+21.66% YoY

1.37% of Ch. 85

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

13.67% /yr

Imports

12.82% /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 8537 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 13.67% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8537 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.67% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3,622.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7,816.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8537 Ranked #90 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8537 ranks #90 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 85, it ranks #8 of 48. By trade surplus, it ranks #1054 of 1233.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8537 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8537 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 25.82% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹2,478.59 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8537 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹10,295.15 Cr exceeded exports of ₹7,816.56 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2,478.59 Crore — ranking #1054 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 12.82% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Electric control panels & consoles

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8537 have grown at 12.82% CAGR, reaching ₹10,295.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8537 Contributes 2.09% of Chapter 85 Exports — Ranked #8

Among the 48 subchapters under Chapter 85, HSN Sub-Chapter 8537 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 2.09% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.37% share (rank #16).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8537 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 8537

It includes Electric control panels & consoles

If I repair and return Electric control panels & consoles, 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.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Electric control panels & consoles?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Electric control panels & consoles are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Electric control panels & consoles?

If your outward supply of Electric control panels & consoles 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.

How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Electric control panels & consoles?

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.

What should my invoice and records include for Electric control panels & consoles?

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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