HSN 8443: Printing machinery
HSN code 8443 covers: Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof.
The GST rate for this code depends on the specific item (per CBIC Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), effective 22 Sep 2025). The official schedule lists:
- 5% — Following renewable energy devices and parts for their manufacture:- (a) Bio-gas plant; (b) Solar power-based devices;
- 18% — Parts suitable for use solely or principally with fixed Speed Diesel Engines of power not exceeding 15HP
- 18% — Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof
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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 8443
This heading has 13 subheadings, including: Printing machinery; offset, reel-fed, Printing machinery; offset, sheet-fed, office type (sheet size not exceeding 22 x 36cm in the unfolded state), Printing machinery; offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1, Printing machinery; letterpress, reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing, Printing machinery; letterpress, other than reel-fed, excluding flexographic printing, Printing machinery; flexographic, Printing machinery; gravure, Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1…. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.
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