HSN Code 842240: Packing Or Wrapping Machinery

HSN Code

842240

Chapter

Digits

6-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 842240?

HSN code 842240 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Other Packing Or Wrapping Machinery (Including Heat-Shrink Wrapping Machinery) under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof, which is part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment. Every GST-registered business supplying other packing or wrapping machinery (including heat-shrink wrapping machinery) must quote HSN 842240 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 842240

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	84	nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
Heading	8422	dish washing machines , machinery for cleaning or drying bottles or other containers, machinery for filling, closing, sealing or labelling bottles, cans, boxes, bags or other containers, machinery for capsuling bottles, jars, tubes and similar containers , other packing or wrapping machinery (including heat-shrink wrapping machinery), machinery for aerating beverages
Sub-heading	842240	other packing or wrapping machinery (including heat-shrink wrapping machinery)

GST rate for HSN 842240

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN Code	Description
84224000	other packing or wrapping machinery (including heat-shrink wrapping machinery)

HSN Code 842240 — FAQs

What is HSN code 842240?

HSN code 842240 classifies "Other Packing Or Wrapping Machinery (Including Heat-Shrink Wrapping Machinery)" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 84 (Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 842240?

842240 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

Which chapter does HSN code 842240 belong to?

HSN 842240 belongs to Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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HSN Code 842240 – Other Packing Or Wrapping Machinery (Including Heat-Shrink Wrapping Machinery)