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8456.40

Subheading in 8456 — Machine-tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or…

Operated by plasma arc processes

$1.5MIndia’s exports in 2025
20countries bought from India in 2025
35tonnes shipped in 2025
15%of 8456 exports

India’s exports, year by year

US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. Canada
  2. United Arab Emirates
  3. Saudi Arabia
  4. Oman
  5. Qatar
  6. China
  7. Bangladesh
  8. Germany
  9. Zambia
  10. Nepal

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
8456.40.00Operated by plasma arc processes18%

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

Other codes in 8456