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HSN 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus
HSN code 8543 covers: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
It is taxed at 18% GST (per CBIC Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), effective 22 Sep 2025) — put 8543 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 8543
This heading has 6 subheadings, including: Electrical machines and apparatus; particle accelerators, Electrical machines and apparatus; signal generators, Electrical machines and apparatus; for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis, Electrical machines and apparatus; electronic cigarettes and similar personal electric vaporising devices, Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543, Electrical machines and apparatus; parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543. Use the HSN/SAC finder to pin down the exact code.
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