HSN Codes · Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery and Electronics

HSN Code 85481020

Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric ccumulators; electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter - waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators: battery waste, namely the following: scrap drained or dry while intact, lead batteries co

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

8-digit

Tariff item

Reading code 85481020

The first two digits (85) place this code in chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics. Heading 8548 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 8-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.

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

Parent heading

8548 — Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter

Related codes in heading 8548

  • 85480000 — Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter
  • 85481010 — Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric ccumulators; electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter - waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators: battery scrap, namely the following: lead battery plates covered by isri code word rails;
  • 85481090 — Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric ccumulators; electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter - waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators: other waste and scrap
  • 85489000 — Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric ccumulators; electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter - other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 85481020 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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