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HS 8541.49 Subheading · Machinery & Electrical Equipment

Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, diodes other than light emitting diodes and photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels

HS subheading 8541.49 identifies Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, diodes other than light emitting diodes and photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels — a six-digit classification under Chapter 85 used to set duty and paperwork.

India exports 2024
$19.4M
Rank in its heading
#5 of 12

Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.

Sourcing this category from India

HS 8541.49 covers Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, diodes other than light emitting diodes and photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. Electrical machinery is a fast-growing Indian export — transformers, motors, cables, batteries and electronics. India exported $19.4M under this code worldwide in 2024, ranking #5 of 12 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).

How to read this code

8541.49 is the six-digit HS subheading for electrical apparatus. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many machinery & electrical equipment lines — check our import guides for your market.

Top destinations for Chapter 85 exports

India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.

#1 USA $12.33B
#2 United Arab Emirates $3.5B
#3 Netherlands $2.85B
#4 United Kingdom $2.1B
#5 Italy $1.64B

Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.

More codes in Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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