HSN Code 84425020 – Lithographic Plates

HSN Code

84425020

Chapter

Digits

8-digit

Section

XVI

What is HSN Code 84425020?

HSN code 84425020 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Lithographic Plates under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 8-digit code sitting at the tariff item (8-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 lithographic plates must quote HSN 84425020 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 84425020

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	84	nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
Heading	8442	machinery, apparatus and equipment (other then the machines of headings 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making plates, printing components , plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished)
Sub-heading	844250	plates, cylinders and other printing components, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished):
Tariff	84425020	lithographic plates

GST rate for HSN 84425020

Goods under HSN 84425020 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.

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

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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Related HSN codes

HSN Code	Description
84425010	plates and cylinders
84425031	plate and cylinder for textile printing machine
84425032	machinery, apparatus and equipment (other than the machine-tools of headings 8456 to 8465), for type-founding or type-setting, for preparing or making printing blocks, plates, cylinders or other printing components; printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) - printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) - plate, block, cylinder and lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes: printing blocks
84425039	other
84425040	highly polished copper sheets for making blocks
84425050	highly polished zinc sheets for making process blocks
84425060	machinery, apparatus and equipment (other than the machine-tools of headings 8456 to 8465), for type-founding or type-setting, for preparing or making printing blocks, plates, cylinders or other printing components; printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) - printing type, blocks, plates, cylinders and other printing components; blocks, plates, cylinders and lithographic stones, prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished): highly polished zinc sheets for making process blocks
84425090	other

HSN Code 84425020 — FAQs

What is HSN code 84425020?

HSN code 84425020 classifies "Lithographic Plates" 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 84425020?

84425020 is a 8-digit HSN code — a tariff item (8-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 84425020?

Goods under HSN 84425020 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 Lithographic Plates.

Which chapter does HSN code 84425020 belong to?

HSN 84425020 belongs to Chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery And Mechanical Appliances; Parts…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

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