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HSN 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)
HSN code 8501 covers: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
After the 22 Sep 2025 reform most goods fall under 5% or 18% GST (a few sin/luxury items are 40%). We don't show an exact rate for this specific code because it isn't verified — check the CBIC rate finder or your CA, then enter that rate when you invoice.
Rates were revised in the 22 Sep 2025 GST reform (now a two-slab 5% / 18% structure for most goods, with a 40% slab for sin/luxury items). This is a reference, not tax advice — confirm the exact rate for your specific item with your CA.
What's inside 8501
This heading has 17 subheadings, including: Electric motors; of an output not exceeding 37.5W, Electric motors; universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5W, Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output not exceeding 750W, Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW, Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 375kW, Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 375kW, Electric motors; AC motors, single-phase, Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output not exceeding 750W…. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.
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