HSN Codes · Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery and Electronics

HSN Code 8504

Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors

Typical GST rate

18%

9% CGST + 9% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 8504

The first two digits (85) place this code in chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Motors, transformers, batteries, mobile phones (8517), TVs, cables, switches, and LEDs — the electronics trade's home chapter.

More specific codes under 8504

  • 850410 — Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors — ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes
  • 85041010 — Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors — ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes — conventional type
  • 85041020 — Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors — ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes — for compact fluorescent lamps
  • 85041090 — Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors — ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes — other
  • 850421 — Having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650 kva
  • 85042100 — Having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650 kva
  • 850422 — Having a power handling capacity exceeding 650 kva but not exceeding 10,000 kva
  • 85042200 — Having a power handling capacity exceeding 650 kva but not exceeding 10,000 kva
  • 850423 — Having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000 kva
  • 85042310 — Having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000 kva but not exceeding 50,000 kva

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 8504 typically attract 18% GST. Rates can vary by sub-classification and notifications, so confirm the applicable rate for your specific item.
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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