HSN Codes · Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery and Electronics

HSN Code 854931

Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs)

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 854931

The first two digits (85) place this code in chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics. Heading 8549 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.

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

Parent heading

8549 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — electrical and electronic waste and scrap

More specific codes under 854931

  • 85493100 — Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs)

Related codes in heading 8549

  • 854911 — Waste and scrap of lead-acid accumulators, spent lead-acid accumulators
  • 854912 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — electrical and electronic waste and scrap — other, containing lead, cadmium or mercury
  • 854913 — Sorted by chemical type and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury
  • 854914 — Unsorted and not containing lead, cadmium or mercury
  • 854919 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — electrical and electronic waste and scrap — other
  • 854921 — Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs)
  • 854929 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — electrical and electronic waste and scrap — other
  • 854939 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — electrical and electronic waste and scrap — other
  • 854991 — Containing primary cells, primary batteries, electric accumulators, mercury-switches, glass from cathode-ray tubes or other activated glass, or electrical or electronic components containing cadmium, mercury, lead or polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs)'
  • 854999 — Electrical Machinery and Electronics — electrical and electronic waste and scrap — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 854931 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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