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HSN 8208: Knives and cutting blades
HSN code 8208 covers: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances.
It is taxed at 18% GST (per CBIC Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), effective 22 Sep 2025) — put 8208 in the HSN/SAC column and 18 in the GST % column when you bill it.
Rates reflect the 22 Sep 2025 GST 2.0 reform (mainly 5% and 18%, with 3% for precious metals and 28%/40% for select sin and luxury goods). This is a reference drawn from the CBIC rate schedule, not tax advice — confirm the exact rate for your specific item with your CA.
What's inside 8208
This heading has 5 subheadings, including: Tools; knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working, Tools; knives and cutting blades, for wood working machines or mechanical appliances, Tools; knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry, Tools; knives and cutting blades, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines or mechanical appliances, Tools; knives and cutting blades, for machines or mechanical appliances, n.e.c. in heading no. 8208. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.
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