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8504.10

Subheading in 8504 — Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors

Ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes

$23MIndia’s exports in 2025
100countries bought from India in 2025
337tonnes shipped in 2025
under 1%of 8504 exports

India’s exports, year by year

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

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. USA
  2. Germany
  3. Austria
  4. Philippines
  5. Denmark
  6. Spain
  7. Italy
  8. France
  9. Thailand
  10. United Arab Emirates

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

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
8504.10.10Ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes: Conventional type5% or 18%
8504.10.20Ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes: For Compact Fluorescent Lamps5% or 18%
8504.10.90Ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes: Other5% or 18%

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 8504

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