8423Heading (4-digit)Section XVI

HSN Code 8423 – Weighing Machinery (Excluding Balances Of A Sensitivity Of 5 Centigrams Or Better),…

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HSN Code

8423

Chapter

84

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 8423?

HSN code 8423 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Weighing Machinery (Excluding Balances Of A Sensitivity Of 5 Centigrams Or Better),… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts…, which is part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment. Every GST-registered business supplying weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 centigrams or better),… must quote HSN 8423 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8423

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter84nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
Heading8423weighing machinery (excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5 centigrams or better), including weight operated counting or checking machines; weighing machine weights of all kinds

GST rate for HSN 8423

Goods under HSN 8423 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
842310personal weighing machines, including baby scales, household scales
842320scales for continuous weighing of goods on conveyors
842330constant weight scales and scales for discharging a predetermined weight of material into a bag or container, including hopper scales
842381having a maximum weighing capacity not exceeding 30 kg :
842382having a maximum weighing capacity exceeding 30 kg but not exceeding 5,000 kg :
842389other
842390weighing machine weights of all kinds, parts of weighing machinery :

HSN Code 8423 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8423?

HSN code 8423 classifies "Weighing Machinery (Excluding Balances Of A Sensitivity Of 5 Centigrams Or Better),…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 84 (Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 8423?

8423 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-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.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 8423?

Goods under HSN 8423 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Weighing Machinery (Excluding Balances Of A Sensitivity Of 5 Centigrams Or Better),….

Which chapter does HSN code 8423 belong to?

HSN 8423 belongs to Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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