HSN 8470: Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording
HSN code 8470 covers: Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers.
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% — Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar machines, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers
- 18% — Parts suitable for use solely or principally with fixed Speed Diesel Engines of power not exceeding 15HP
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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 8470
This heading has 6 subheadings, including: Calculating machines; electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions, Calculating machines; electronic, incorporating a printing device, needing an external source of power, Calculating machines; electronic, (not incorporating a printing device), needing an external power source, Calculating machines; non-electronic, Cash registers, Machines incorporating a calculating device; n.e.c. in heading no. 8470. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.
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