8428Heading (4-digit)Section XVI

HSN Code 8428 – Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof

Full GST classification for Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

8428

Chapter

84

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 8428?

HSN code 8428 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof 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 nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof must quote HSN 8428 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8428

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter84nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
Heading8428other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics)

GST rate for HSN 8428

Goods under HSN 8428 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
842810lifts and skip hoists:
842820pneumatic elevators and conveyors:
842831specially designed for underground use
842832other, bucket type
842833other, belt type
842839other
842840escalators and moving walkways
84285010other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics) - mine wagon pushers, locomotive or wagon traversers, wagon tippers and similar railway wagon handling equipment: wagon marshalling equipment
84285020other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics) - mine wagon pushers, locomotive or wagon traversers, wagon tippers and similar railway wagon handling equipment: wagon tippers
84285090other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery (for example, lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics) - mine wagon pushers, locomotive or wagon traversers, wagon tippers and similar railway wagon handling equipment: other
842860teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-rag lines, traction mechanisms for funiculars
842870industrial robots
842890other machinery :

HSN Code 8428 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8428?

HSN code 8428 classifies "Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof" 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 8428?

8428 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 8428?

Goods under HSN 8428 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 Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts Thereof.

Which chapter does HSN code 8428 belong to?

HSN 8428 belongs to Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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