8545 HSN Code: Carbon articles for electrical use

HSN Sub Chapter 8545 represents Carbon articles for electrical use under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Carbon articles for electrical use correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8545, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Carbon articles for electrical use.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 8545

GST Rate for Carbon articles for electrical use under HSN Code 8545. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

85

HSN Code

8545

HSN Description

Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 8545

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Carbon articles for electrical use.

Tariff HSN

85451100

Description

Electrodes : Of a kind used for furnaces

Tariff HSN

85451900

Description

Electrodes : Other

Tariff HSN

85452000

Description

Brushes

Tariff HSN

85459010

Description

Other : Arc-lamp carbon

Tariff HSN

85459020

Description

Other : Battery carbon

Tariff HSN

85459090

Description

Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 8545 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

₹1,939 Cr

−16.90% vs FY 2023-24

0.0523% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2,055 Cr

−13.51% vs FY 2023-24

0.0337% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹116 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #733 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 85

FY 2024-25

0.52%

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

Import side: 0.27% of Chapter 85’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 85

FY 2024-25

#17 of 48

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 85

Import-side rank: #32 of 48

At a glance

−20.40%

Export CAGR

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

#277

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+58.04%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.52%

Contribution to Ch. 85

Share of Chapter 85 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 8545

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 #51

Balance

+6,002.14

Exports

7,620.29 ₹ Cr

0.3320% share

— YoY

8.54% of Ch. 85

Imports

1,618.15 ₹ Cr

0.0451% share

— YoY

0.44% of Ch. 85

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #143

Balance

+1,289.40

Exports

2,764.16 ₹ Cr

0.1251% share

−63.73% YoY

2.57% of Ch. 85

Imports

1,474.76 ₹ Cr

0.0440% share

−8.86% YoY

0.42% of Ch. 85

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #248

Balance

+80.71

Exports

1,350.72 ₹ Cr

0.0628% share

−51.13% YoY

1.29% of Ch. 85

Imports

1,270.01 ₹ Cr

0.0436% share

−13.88% YoY

0.37% of Ch. 85

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #213

Balance

+336.05

Exports

2,134.73 ₹ Cr

0.0680% share

+58.04% YoY

1.42% of Ch. 85

Imports

1,798.68 ₹ Cr

0.0394% share

+41.63% YoY

0.39% of Ch. 85

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #231

Balance

+127.88

Exports

2,232.22 ₹ Cr

0.0617% share

+4.57% YoY

0.97% of Ch. 85

Imports

2,104.34 ₹ Cr

0.0366% share

+16.99% YoY

0.39% of Ch. 85

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #227

Balance

−42.74

Exports

2,333.00 ₹ Cr

0.0645% share

+4.51% YoY

0.82% of Ch. 85

Imports

2,375.74 ₹ Cr

0.0423% share

+12.90% YoY

0.36% of Ch. 85

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #277

Balance

−116.13

Exports

1,938.69 ₹ Cr

0.0523% share

−16.90% YoY

0.52% of Ch. 85

Imports

2,054.82 ₹ Cr

0.0337% share

−13.51% YoY

0.27% of Ch. 85

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−20.40% /yr

Imports

4.06% /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 8545 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −20.40% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8545 have declined at a compound annual rate of −20.40% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹7,620.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,938.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8545 Ranked #277 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8545 ranks #277 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 85, it ranks #17 of 48. By trade surplus, it ranks #733 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8545 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8545 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 58.04% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹116.13 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8545 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,054.82 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1,938.69 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹116.13 Crore — ranking #733 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 4.06% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Carbon articles for electrical use

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8545 have grown at 4.06% CAGR, reaching ₹2,054.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8545 Contributes 0.52% of Chapter 85 Exports — Ranked #17

Among the 48 subchapters under Chapter 85, HSN Sub-Chapter 8545 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 0.52% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.27% share (rank #32).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8545 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 8545

It includes Carbon articles for electrical use

How are warranty replacements of Carbon articles for electrical use handled?

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.

What should my invoice and records include for Carbon articles for electrical use?

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.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Carbon articles for electrical use?

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

How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Carbon articles for electrical use?

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.

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Carbon articles for electrical use?

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.

Do spares or accessories of Carbon articles for electrical use 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.

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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