HSN Codes · Chapter 84: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances

HSN Code 846140

Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 846140

The first two digits (84) place this code in chapter 84 — Machinery and Mechanical Appliances. Heading 8461 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 6-digit classification. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

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Parent heading

8461 — Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8460

More specific codes under 846140

  • 84614011 — Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines — bevel gear cutting
  • 84614012 — Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines — gear cutting spiral bevel and /or hypoid
  • 84614013 — Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines — gear slotter or planar formed cutter type
  • 84614014 — Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines — gear milling formed disc cutter type
  • 84614019 — Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines — other
  • 84614021 — Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines — single or double wheel disc type gear grinder
  • 84614022 — Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines — formed wheel gear grinder
  • 84614023 — Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines — gear shaver
  • 84614024 — Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines — gear tooth, rounding, chamfering or burring
  • 84614025 — Gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines — gear shaper, spur and helical

Related codes in heading 8461

  • 846120 — Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8460 — shaping or slotting machines
  • 846130 — Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8460 — broaching machines
  • 846150 — Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8460 — sawing or cutting-off machines
  • 846190 — Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8460 — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 846140 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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