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HSN 8531: Signalling apparatus
HSN code 8531 covers: Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
It is taxed at 18% GST (per CBIC Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), effective 22 Sep 2025) — put 8531 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 8531
This heading has 4 subheadings, including: Signalling apparatus; electric, sound or visual, burglar or fire alarms and similar, other than those of heading no. 8512 or 8530, Signalling apparatus; electric, sound or visual, indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD) or light-emitting diodes (LED), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530, Signalling apparatus; electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530, Signalling apparatus; parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.
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