HSN 8472: Office machines; not elsewhere classified
HSN code 8472 covers: Office machines; not elsewhere classified.
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% — Other office machines (for example, hectograph or stencil duplicating machines, addressing machines, automatic banknote dispensers, coin sorting machines, coin counting or wrapping machines, pencil sharpening machines, perforating or stapling machines) [other than Braille typewriters, electric or non-electric]
- 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 8472
This heading has 3 subheadings, including: Office machines; duplicating machines, Office machines; for sorting or folding mail or for inserting mail in envelopes or bands, machines for opening, closing or sealing mail and machines for affixing or cancelling postage stamps, Office machines; not elsewhere classified. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.
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